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We used to believe bishops told the truth. What happened?
We used to believe bishops told the truth. What happened?

The benefit of the doubt is no longer given to Church officials and recent history gives reason why.

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Newman House ManagerJanuary 9, 2020Church Affairs, Catholic Herald
The Newman of the East
The Newman of the East

Like Newman, Mar Ivanios was part of a broader grouping that sought to discover the sources of unity in their own traditions, Anglican and Orthodox.

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Newman House ManagerJanuary 2, 2020Faith, Catholic Herald
A Tale of Two Cardinals — One Past, One Present
A Tale of Two Cardinals — One Past, One Present

The twin cases raise questions about the course of justice, both civil and canonical, and how the two coincide, or come into conflict.

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Newman House ManagerJanuary 1, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register
Treasured Rubens shine a light on the drama of holy scripture
Treasured Rubens shine a light on the drama of holy scripture

One of the most cherished pieces in the Art Gallery of Ontario's collection is The Massacre of the Innocents, part of a special exhibition until January 5th.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 30, 2019Culture, National Post
Wishing you a measure of the peace the world can't give
Wishing you a measure of the peace the world can't give

As we chronicle the activities of the great and the powerful and the humble and the afflicted, it is sometimes difficult to see progress in the world.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 28, 2019Culture, National Post
What Does Cardinal Sodano’s Departure as Dean of the College of Cardinals Mean?
What Does Cardinal Sodano’s Departure as Dean of the College of Cardinals Mean?

As well as marking the end of a long and sometimes controversial career, it also signals Pope Francis’ preparations for the eventual election of the next pope.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 27, 2019Church Affairs, National Catholic Register
Even war could not forestall this annual Christmas gift to the world
Even war could not forestall this annual Christmas gift to the world

Even war could not forestall this annual Christmas gift to the world.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 25, 2019Culture, National Post
Is India abandoning secularism to exclude Muslims?
Is India abandoning secularism to exclude Muslims?

The new law offers eligibility for citizenship to illegal migrants from three Muslim-majority countries. Muslims are excluded.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 20, 2019Culture, National Post
Kerala’s radiant Catholicism
Kerala’s radiant Catholicism

Understanding Lux ex Oriente in its proper context has important significance, and the church in India helps us do just that.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 19, 2019Faith, Catholic Herald
‘New Mass’ at 50: A face-to-face issue
‘New Mass’ at 50: A face-to-face issue

That dialogue — priest and people together with God — is made clear when the priest and people face the altar together … God is never left out of the liturgy, but His presence can be diminished as we speak to each other.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 18, 2019Faith, Catholic Register
Selfie-obsessed India celebrates its selfless founder
Selfie-obsessed India celebrates its selfless founder

A century and a half is not long in the life of an ancient nation like India, but Mahatma Gandhi seems today as from an entirely alien place and age.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 13, 2019Culture, National Post
Why Pope Francis’ Appointment of Cardinal Tagle Is Significant
Why Pope Francis’ Appointment of Cardinal Tagle Is Significant

The most remarkable thing about Cardinal Tagle’s appointment is that the position was not vacant.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 12, 2019Church Affairs, National Catholic Register
This papal anniversary should be a day of rejoicing
This papal anniversary should be a day of rejoicing

The long-serving priest is like the best wine which is only served late in the feast.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 12, 2019Church Affairs, Catholic Herald
Recalling Venerable Fulton Sheen’s Passing 40 Years Ago
Recalling Venerable Fulton Sheen’s Passing 40 Years Ago

Fond memories of the holy archbishop, who loved Mary, the Eucharist and the priesthood.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 9, 2019Faith, National Catholic Register
Giving thanks for faith, and the faithfulness of St. Francis Xavier
Giving thanks for faith, and the faithfulness of St. Francis Xavier

To be in Goa for the feast of St. Francis Xavier is to give thanks. For what exactly? Really for everything.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 6, 2019Faith, National Post
While Embarrassing, Sheen Beatification Delay Could Turn Out Well
While Embarrassing, Sheen Beatification Delay Could Turn Out Well

The latest development may finally give the Sheen beatification the treatment it deserves.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 5, 2019Church Affairs, National Catholic Register
The growing Marian enrichment of the Church’s calendar
The growing Marian enrichment of the Church’s calendar

The principal flourishing of Marian devotion at Holy Mass remains hidden from nearly all Catholics and even from a great number of priests.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 5, 2019Church Affairs, Catholic Herald
A Nativity Scene Is a Multipurpose Instrument of Faith
A Nativity Scene Is a Multipurpose Instrument of Faith

Pope Francis’ latest apostolic letter treats the crèche as a particularly effective means of making the Gospel come alive, especially for children, but not only for them.

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Newman House ManagerDecember 4, 2019Faith, National Catholic Register
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