Orthodoxy

April 23 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of César Chávez, the great Mexican-American civil rights leader.
Chávez inspires me. He lived his Catholic faith with deep devotion and courage. And his love for God led him to struggle…

Certain ritual encounters have now become standard operating procedure for a new pope. In each of these meetings, Pope Francis has done something surprising, in his low-key, gentle way.
In a Mass celebrated in the Sistine Chapel with the College…

Having spent most of his life in Buenos Aires, Pope Francis has given proof that he can rise above his environment. As his compatriot Bishop Alberto Bochatey remarked, “he is a man of few words.” I lived half of my…

There had been a little off-track betting going on among pro-life Catholics ( a tautology  for sure) as to whether or not Vice Joe Biden and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi would receive Holy Communion at the Mass of Installation…

Pope Francis I: It’s All In the Name

by Fr. Michael P. Orsi March 14, 2013

“Paddy Power” Dublin’s bookmakers did not even have him listed as one of the favorites.  Jorge Mario Bergoglio , now Pope Francis, is just as much a surprise as was Pope Benedict’s resignation.  It was leaked that during the Conclave…

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Francis!

by CE Editor March 13, 2013

Habemus papam! Thank you, Holy Spirit!…

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Divorced Catholics and the Eucharist

by Cathy Caridi, J.C.L. February 21, 2013

Q:  What does canon law really say about divorced people receiving Holy Communion?  –Sean
A: The issue of who may, and who may not, receive the Eucharist lawfully is a canonical question with deep theological roots. Consequently, the Church has…

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A Godly Man in an Ungodly Age

by Pat Buchanan February 12, 2013

“To govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my…

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Benedict the Humble

by Fr. Michael P. Orsi February 12, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation has taken the world by surprise. However, the abdication of a pope is not unprecedented. There have been six others. Albeit, the last Pope to resign was Gregory XII in 1415.
The earliest pope to abdicate…

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Full Text of Benedict’s Declaration

by Pope Benedict XVI February 11, 2013

Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God,…

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