Pope Francis: Removes 2 Bishops

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 9:25 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Pope Francis has removed two Chilean bishops from the priesthood who are accused of sex abuse. From America Magazine: In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis removed from the priesthood two Chilean bishops accused of sexual abuse. In a statement released Oct. 12, the Vatican said that 84-year-old Francisco Jose Cox, the former archbishop of La Serena, and 53-year-old Marco Antonio Ordenes, the former bishop of Iquique, were dismissed from the clerical state by the pope and there would be no... Read more

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Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 2:37 am By Rebecca Hamilton

I’m going to miss chatting with Public Catholic’s long-time readers. You are such good people, all of you, each from your different point on the political spectrum. You’ve taught me so much. But I’m shutting down comments for the time being. I may reopen comments again sometime in the future. But for now, they are closed. In Christ, Rebecca Read more

How to Help Women Who are Leaving the Church

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 10:02 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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Mary Pezzulo, who blogs over at Steel Magnificat, wrote a column today addressing what not to say when someone you know says they are leaving the Church. She admonished her readers not to say that you’re glad they’re going and have they read John six. I must admit that in all my years of messing with chickens, I never met anyone quite that stupid, but, then, I’m old and out of touch with the new everybody’s-going-to-hell-but-me Christianity. I have witnessed,... Read more

Cardinal Wuerl Resigns, Appointed Interim DC Leader

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 9:40 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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Cardinal Wuerl resigned because of his “mishandling” of clergy sex abuse of minors, or, as Pope Francis chose to describe it, his “mistakes.” I’m not going to comment further. I think it speaks for itself. From Catholic News Agency: Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Friday, while asking the cardinal to continue leading the Archdiocese of Washington on an interim basis until a permanent successor is appointed. In a letter to Wuerl obtained by CNA... Read more

Holy See Urges Fight Against Violence Against Women

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 9:15 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Archbishop Bernadito Auza, Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, on Oct. 8 spoke at a meeting of the UN General Assembly on the advancement of women. He urged that all people join in the fight against violence and discrimination against women, From Vatican News: “The Holy See condemns all forms of violence against women, including harmful stereotypes that justify violence and promote discrimination against them,” said Archbishop Bernadito Auza, addressing a meeting of the UN... Read more

Full Text of Wuerl’s Resignation Letter

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 9:47 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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Cardinal Wuerl resigned due to his behavior during the clergy abuse scandal and was treated as a martyr by the other bishops and the pope. I think the real martyrs are the victims of clergy sex abuse. Here is his full letter of resignation. From Catholic News Agency: To our Venerable Brother Cardinal Donald William Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington: On September 21st I received your request that I accept your resignation from the pastoral government of the Archdiocese of Washington.... Read more

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for October

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 9:25 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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In Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October he asks us to pray to St Michael the Archangel for the Church. From Vatican News: The full text of his intention is below: The Devil presents himself with great power. He brings you gifts. But you don’t know what’s inside. I renew the invitation to everyone to pray the Rosary every day in October, ending with the antiphon “We fly to thy patronage” and the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel, to... Read more

Mama Sick. Taking a Break. Be Back Next Week.

Last updated on: November 16, 2024 at 9:27 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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Taking a break for the rest of this week. I’m negotiating a crisis in my mother’s health and I am tapped out both physically and emotionally right now. I’m going to take a break for a few days so that I can focus entirely on taking care of her. In the meantime, know that you are always in my prayers my friends. Later. Read more

Islamic Terrorist Converts to Christ After Seeing Vision

Last updated on: November 18, 2024 at 2:47 am By Rebecca Hamilton

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“That was not the beginning of my conversion. It was the beginning of my confusion.” It was not until this man encountered the forgiveness of the Risen Christ that he realized the power of Christ’s love and holiness. I have myself known this. The love of Christ is beyond anything we can imagine or even describe. I’ve read that Jesus is appearing to people in parts of the world where they do not have the opportunity to hear about Him through... Read more

Trump Details Changes in NAFTA

Last updated on: October 1, 2018 at 2:44 pm By Rebecca Hamilton

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President Trump announced that negotiations with Mexico and Canada on NAFTA have been finalized. Based on this report from CNN, its sounds as if the new agreement is good for the American dairy industry and auto workers. From CNN: (CNN)The United States, Canada and Mexico came to a last minute agreement on a revised trade deal that could replace NAFTA. It’s called the USMCA. President Donald Trump and his Mexican and Canadian counterparts are expected to sign the deal by... Read more