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October 28, 2013
NCR Today: Georgetown U and Ave Maria U debate 'Catholic identity'; parishes aid homeless; @Pontifex tops 10 million followers
A version of this story appeared in the Nov 8-21, 2013 print issue under the headline: Francis breathes new life into Bernardin's contested legacy.
David Gibson
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October 26, 2013
The re-emergence of the late Chicago Cardinal Joseph Bernardin as a model for the American Catholic future is a surprise of Francis' papacy.
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October 25, 2013
The sexual abuse crisis hopefully will "help us become more humble, less arrogant and bossy in our ministry," Bishop Charles Scicluna told the Canon Law Society of America.
Catholic News Service
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Vatican City — October 25, 2013
The church must defend the traditional family without perpetuating the subjugation of women or forcing them to bear the burden for the family, speakers at a Vatican conference said.
by John L. Allen Jr.
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October 25, 2013
All Things Catholic: Although Ken Hackett doesn't have experience as a diplomat, it's almost impossible to name a corner of the world where he hasn't gotten mud on his boots.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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Washington — October 25, 2013
NCR Today: The pope, Cardinal Donald Wuerl said, is emphasizing: "The message is simple. ... Don't let it become so complex, so confusing that nobody can hear what you're saying."
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October 25, 2013
NCR Today: Homeless shelters open in Calif. and W.Va.; abuse news from Australia; Fargo, N.D., bishop in hepatitis A scare; Pa. dioceses' HHS suits advance; NCR sports coverage.
by Eugene Cullen Kennedy
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October 24, 2013
Bulletins from the Human Side: Let me get this straight: Conservatives are irritated by a shepherd whose voice is heard and heeded by Catholics who slipped out of the sheepfold?
Berlin — October 24, 2013
"Bishop Bling-Bling" is not the first German clergyman to run into trouble since Pope Francis took the helm of the church.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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October 24, 2013
Francis Chronicles: Pope Francis on Thursday reiterated his view of the role of church leaders, telling two new archbishops they had been selected "to serve, not to dominate."