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The Trial of the Chicago 7
As demonstrated by the popularity of his long-running TV series The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin has a knack for making politics interesting.
Pope not changing Church teaching on gay unions, Secretariat of State says
The Vatican Secretariat of State has sent an explanatory note to nuncios around the world insisting that when Pope Francis spoke about civil unions, he was not changing or challenging “the doctrine of the Church, which he has re-affirmed numerous times over the years”.
Catholic sector honours its masked heroes with series of films thanking them
Catholic Health Australia (CHA) will pay tribute to the 80,000 hospital and aged care workers across its member network for their extraordinary efforts during the COVID-19 crisis with a series of new films.
Honest Thief
The title may be an oxymoron, but there’s nothing paradoxical about Honest Thief (Open Road); it’s a solid, entertaining action-thriller.
Pope not changing Church teaching on gay unions, Secretariat of State says
Pope Francis prays at tombs in the cemetery of the Pontifical Teutonic College at the Vatican on All Souls' Day on 2 November 2020. Photo: Vatican Media/CNS.
By Cindy Wooden
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Vatican Secretariat of State has sent an explanatory note to nuncios around the
world insisting that when Pope Francis spoke about civil unions, he was not
changing or challenging “the doctrine of the Church, whi...
EUCHARIST PART 2: ‘The Eucharist makes the Church and the Church makes the Eucharist’
Father Frank O’Dea SSS looks at how the Eucharist developed and what it might mean for Catholics today. This is the second piece following on from last week’s feature. This article is based on a chapter from a book by Fr O’Dea titled Eucharist the Basic Spirituality.
Centre for Liturgy produces special hymns for Remembrance Day
The Archdiocesan Centre for Liturgy (CFL) has produced and published two special hymns written and composed for Remembrance Day, 11 November.
Pope Francis announces 13 new cardinals
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals on 28 November.
EUCHARIST PART 1: How the Eucharist evolved
The disciples were devastated at the death of Jesus but were greatly comforted and encouraged by His appearances after His resurrection when he ate and drank with them.
