And just last year, the Chinese government and the Vatican concluded an agreement by which it will allow a state-sanctioned merger of the official and underground branches of the Chinese Catholic Church (each of which holds about half of China’s seven million Catholics as members), in exchange for the Government having a say in the future election of bishops.
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Church Teaching on Marriage - 16 views
The Sin of Suicide - 5 views
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"sons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to Him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives" (#2283). Therefore, we do offer the Mass for the "
The Holy See - 30 views
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Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs (from Pope Leo XIII to Pope Francis); the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the Code of Canon Law); the documents of Dicasteries, Bodies and Institutions of the Roman Curia
National Catholic Register - 35 views
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A portal for Catholic news providing education and information on Catholics, Catholic Church, Catholic Faith, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Church of Rome, Bible, Priests, pope, Vatican, U.S. bishops, Holy, Saints, God, Trinity, Holy Trinity, Blessed Mother, Blessed Virgin, Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
Catholic Priests Abused 1,000 Children in Pennsylvania, Report Says - The New York Times - 3 views
The Dish - 16 views
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The Dish was a blog edited by Andrew Sullivan that commented and linked to many world events and issues that are covered in our Christian Morality class. While his opinions are quite often NOT in line with the Church, the information provided can still be useful data that can be appropriated for informing consciences. It is getting older the longer it is offline, but his content is rich and well linked.
Catholics, the Environment, and a "Culture of Waste" | Catholic World Report - Global C... - 2 views
Immigration - 5 views
Premarital Sex is a Mortal Sin - We must be clear and insist on repentance as the only ... - 13 views
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We live in times in which many call good or "no big deal" what God calls sinful. This is especially true in the area of sexuality, where whole sectors of our society not only tolerate but even celebrate sexual practices that the Scriptures call gravely sinful, and which will lead to Hell if not repented of.
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Pope Francis on annulments: further clarification from Vatican | America Magazine - 7 views
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Annulments addressed by Pope Francis
US cardinal asserts unity with pope after former doctrine chief questions Francis | Nat... - 2 views
A Critique of Cardinal Kasper's Latest Arguments - Crisis Magazine - 3 views
How Africa is converting China - UnHerd - 0 views
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops -- Issues - 119 views
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Americans share many blessings and strengths, including a tradition of religious freedom and political participation. However, as a people, we face serious challenges that are clearly political and also profoundly moral in nature. Be sure to mouse over the Issues and Action words in the nav bar, the bishop's site has ALL of the Documents they have every promulgated.
Vatican cardinal critiques Jesuit Martin on homosexuality - 7 views
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Jesuit priest Father James Martin,
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Be sure to look up the book, and be able to speak to it, should this be your research area. -Mr. B
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Jesuit priest Father James Martin,
Poll finds many U.S. Catholics breaking with church over contraception, abortion and L.... - 7 views
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