‘We are not a subsidiary of Rome’: Are Germany’s bishops ready for schism over Church teaching on marriage?
The German bishops will chart their own course on Communion for those in 'irregular' sexual unions, says Cardinal Reinhard Marx.
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Detaching ‘pastoral practice’ from Catholic doctrine is a ‘dangerous schizophrenic pathology’: Vatican cardinal
'The African Church will strongly oppose any rebellion against the teaching of Jesus and the Magisterium,' warns Cardinal Robert Sarah.
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Virginia parish calls on Catholics to join them in ‘affirmation of faith’ urging Pope Francis to uphold Catholic morals
The parish is urging Pope Francis to 'defend the authentic teaching of the Magisterium against those within and without the Church who seek to misrepresent, dilute or contradict the truths relating to marriage and family life.'
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There can never be opposition between ‘pastoral action and doctrine’: Cardinal Piacenza refutes Kasper
Catholic moral teachings can't be ignored in order for the Church to dispense 'mercy,' says the cardinal.
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Cardinals, archbishops, and even an African king urge Pope to defend the faith at the family synod
Catholics are asking Pope Francis to 'clarify the growing confusion among the faithful' on Church sexual teachings.
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Bishop Schneider: You want to know how to combat the Gnostic errors flying through the Church? Here’s how.
The battle we are fighting is against more than ignorance. It is against principalities and powers.
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Cardinal hits young traditionalists who want to ‘be clear in their positions’: calls it ‘the beginning of terrorism’
'I have no problem with tradition. But we have also the tendencies that the people want to be clear in their positions,' says Cardinal Reinhard Marx.
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‘The Church betrayed John Paul II’ at Synod on the Family: Polish archbishop
'I tell you most brutally, the Church has betrayed John Paul II,' said Archbishop Henryk Hoser.
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Vatican’s first list of 2015 Synod bishops includes some strong voices for life and family
For those closely following the controversies at the October 2014 Extraordinary Synod of Bishops, at least some of the names on the list will look heartening.
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Pope Francis approved family synod’s controversial mid-term report before publication: synod chief
'The documents were all seen and approved by the Pope,' says Cardinal Baldisseri.
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