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- Oklahoma tragedy leads to inevitable ‘disappointed God’ theology
- U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on government meeting prayers
- U.S. Social Security Administration: ‘Messiah’ and ‘King’ trending baby names
- Victoria’s Secret model Kylie Bisutti gives up career for Christ: admirable?
- Keeping Ten Commandments out of public places good for Christians
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- Dorothee Benz on Former Yale dean Tom Ogletree on why he officiated his son’s same-sex wedding
- Ken McKiernan on Muslim reaction to Boston Marathon bombing
- Jim Fahringer on Keeping Ten Commandments out of public places good for Christians
- Belief & Beyond | Washington Post poll reveals broad support for allowing gays in Boy Scouts on Boy Scouts of America compromise on gays: is it fair?
- Kevin Eck on Grace Fellowship names the Rev. Michael Anthony senior pastor
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Tag Archives: Catholic Church
NJ Priest Michael Fugee, once convicted of sex crime, permitted to work with kids
It seems stories of sexual abuse by Catholic priests continue to surface from time to time. And accusations of bishops shielding priests won’t go away either. I wrote last year about Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City, who went on … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Clergy scandals, Elsewhere
Tagged Catholic Church, child sex abuse scandal, Michael Fugee
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Catholic Church: Sen. Casey wrong on same-sex marriage
Father Joseph Bambora of the Diocese of Scranton called Sen. Bob Casey’s change of heart on same-sex marriage a disappointing decision. In a statement released Monday night, Bambora said the senator “has unfortunately and disappointingly set aside the Catholic belief … Continue reading
Posted in Around Pennsylvania, Arts and media, Catholicism, Culture wars, Elsewhere, Politics
Tagged Catholic Church, Sen. Bob Casey
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Pope Francis dazzles at the Vatican
He was spontaneous. He was engaging. He was accessible. In other words, Pope Francis was everything Pope Benedict wasn’t during his first formal public appearances Sunday. With a freestyle manner that must have caused anxiety for his security, Francis walked … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Celebrities
Tagged Associated Press, Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Vatican
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All the Pope news you will need in one place
These are historic times to be a religion reporter. After all, the printing press hadn’t even been invented the last time a pope resigned. (for the record, the Gutenberg Press cranked up in 1436; Pope Gregory XII resigned in 1415.) … Continue reading
Pope Benedict’s last day as head of the Catholic Church: a roundup
In honor of Pope Bendict XVI and his last official day as head of the Catholic Church, we have created some special packages using the coolest social media tools. Check these out: Pope John XXIII Thousands jam St. Peter's for … Continue reading
Atlas of Giving report: church donations way down in 2012
I remain convinced that the future is going to bring plenty of change to the Catholic Church and mainline Protestant denominations. We know that church attendance is down pretty much across the board. We know that many church structures are … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and media, Catholicism, Elsewhere, Evangelicals, Worship
Tagged Atlas of Giving, Catholic Church, Mark Zuckerberg, Paul Allen, Protestant, Warren Buffet
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Year of Faith on deck for Catholic Church
I spoke with Bishop Joseph McFadden yesterday about the upcoming Catholic Church campaign known as Year of Faith. It was my first time speaking to the bishop and I must say, he impressed me with his enthusiasm and passion for … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Local events, Worship
Tagged Bishop Joseph McFadden, Catholic Church, Year of Faith
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Economist: Clergy have weak retirement planning
Just read an interesting story I’d love to localize. It’s from The Economist and delves a great detail into church finances, a heretofore difficult topic on which to get information. What’s changed? To begin with, the significant number of Catholic … Continue reading
Comparing Pope John Paul II and Penn State
I listen to a lot of talk radio to and from work and at least once daily, a caller compares the Penn State sex abuse scandal with that of the Roman Catholic Church. That talk has ratcheted up this week. … Continue reading
Posted in Catholicism, Clergy scandals, Sports
Tagged Catholic Church, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Pope John Paul II, Vatican City
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