Category: Religion
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New Bishop Szkredka: A biblical scholar almost by accident
When Father Slawomir Szkredka was first approached 15 years ago about going to graduate school in Rome to study Scripture, he wasn’t exactly excited. “Don’t… Read More
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Pope Francis calls for release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas
Pope Francis appealed for the immediate release of more than 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza on Wednesday and expressed concern for the… Read More
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2 more priests arrested in Nicaragua by Ortega dictatorship
Last weekend the Ortega regime in Nicaragua arrested two more Catholic priests, making a total of six priests arrested in just eight days since the… Read More
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Supreme Court preview: Abortion, religious liberty potentially on the docket
The U.S. Supreme Court during its new term will have the opportunity to reverse precedent that federal agencies have used to justify restrictions on religious… Read More
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The Life of a Priest in the Russian Backwoods
“Fresh air, nature, beautiful views, no bustle, serenity and friendly people around—what else do you need for happiness? Rural life is a fairy-tale, especially if… Read More
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New Bishop Elshoff: Family’s roots felt all over LA
Cal Elshoff made a promise to his wife, Irene, in the summer of 1965. Accepting a transfer as an architect with U.S. Gypsum and moving… Read More
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Ohio parish opens prayer walk on wooded property
Parma, Ohio, October 11, 2023 Photo: domoca.org A parish of the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the Midwest opened a prayer walk through… Read More
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My summer retreat with mileage
I’m not the kind of guy who keeps a long bucket list of vacation goals or life-threatening challenges. But for the past few years I’ve… Read More
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On the Sin of Greed
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as… Read More
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New Bishop Elshoff: A new look, but still just ‘Father Matt’
By all appearances, newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Matthew Elshoff, OFM Cap., is getting a second chance at making a first impression. It’s not just a… Read More