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    Landmark Vatican conference rejects just war theory, asks for encyclical on nonviolence

    This is very interesting. I personally think we rush to war far to quickly without really thinking through the long term consequences. http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/landmark-vatican-conference-rejects-just-war-theory-asks-encyclical-nonviolence
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    Why so little excitement about the Pope's US trip?

    I thought I would see thread after thread (or one huge thread) about the Holy Fathers visit.:scratch::( I guess I figured people would be chatting up a storm so to speak. :scratch::(
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    Pope calls all Catholics to to shelter migrants.

    Bravo I say to the Holy Father. Most will ignore it but its the right thing to do. Of course there will be challenges and concerns but humanity has faced those in the past and won out. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2015/09/06/refugees-migrants-europe/71805130/
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    Does the Pope actually have ANY authority??

    Sort of confused on this matter. This latest encyclical has been met with a lot of resistance by some. Would you all be so kind as to inform me about papal authority. Im fairly sure I get the part about speaking ex-catherda. Is everything else optional? I would think one of the appeals of...
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    Catholicism and the challenge of ecology...Video From Catholic News

    Ahead of the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, experts reflect on the history and significance of the church's role in promoting the stewardship of creation. FYI if your browser won't auto play the video the link to youtube is below. (just copy and paste WITHOUT the...
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    Pope Francis warns of dangers of internet "filth" for children

    http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/583160/Pope-Francis-internet-children-bedrooms-porn Speaking aboard the papal plane he said: "There is dirty content, pornography, semi-pornography. "There are parents that are very worried and don't let their children have computers in their bedroom but in...
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    Francis approves process of accountability for bishops on sexual abuse

    http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/francis-approves-process-accountability-bishops-sexual-abuse VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has approved the outline of a new system of accountability for Catholic bishops who do not appropriately handle accusations of clergy sexual abuse, in what could be a...
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    Pope Francis brings message of hope to tense Bosnia

    http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/pope-francis-brings-message-of-hope-to-tense-bosnia-1.2239280
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    Pope Francis the Chemist Should Give Congress a Science Lesson

    Interesting. http://time.com/3907567/pope-francis-rick-santorum-science/
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    Armchair Christians distance people from Christ ,Pope says.

    http://cnstopstories.com/2015/05/28/selfish-armchair-christians-distance-people-from-christ-pope-says/ Three kinds of Christians exist, he said: those who are so closed up inside themselves, they are not aware of others in need; those who hear the “clamor” of suffering but choose to do nothing...
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    Pope Francis' Integral Ecology

    Another glimpse at what we MAY expect to see from Pope Francis encyclical on the environment. Extremely interesting read, especially as it reference past Catholic clergy and popes. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-pruett/pope-francis-integral-eco_b_7460058.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592 p.s...
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    Cardinal Kasper: Francis wants a hierarchy that listens to 'sensus fidei'

    WASHINGTON Pope Francis wants to retool the Catholic hierarchy so that it not only defines and enforces church teachings, but also listens and responds to how laypeople understand God's will, German Cardinal Walter Kasper said...
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    Pope's pronouncements making trouble for GOP Catholics

    From the Political site Politico. Said by some to have a slight to moderate GOP tilt. http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/popes-pronouncements-making-trouble-for-gop-catholics-118234.html. I personally can't wait for September 24th when the Holy Father addresses a joint session of congress...
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    Pope Francis: Faithful don’t need bishops ordering them around

    http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2015/05/19/pope-francis-faithful-dont-need-bishops-ordering-them-around/
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    Is one of the Pope's official functions to communicate what is right and wrong to the world?

    Hi. Im apologize if this is obvious but I tried searching but I couldn't find anything online that states this unequivocally. ( not so adept at the Google :) ). Before I comment on what, why, when and how Pope Francis talks to us all I figured I should know 100 % if talking to the Catholic's and...
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    More from Pope Francis on the environment and poverty.

    Pope Francis has warned “the powerful of the earth” they will answer to God if they fail to protect the environment to ensure the world can feed its population. Pope says environmental sinners will face God's judgment for world hunger. “The planet has enough food for all, but it seems that...
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    Pope Francis on climate change.

    Im sorry if this has been posted.I looked but didn't see anything. Pope Francis to promote climate action as moral imperative A brief segment of the article. As the world celebrates Earth Day on Wednesday, Pope Francis is planning to use one of the highest forms of papal expression — an...
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    Soul Liberty.

    Hi. I will try to be brief. Im posting here for a couple of reason. First my wife of nearly 35 yrs and I are thinking about attending a baptist church of for the first time.(we have been sporadic at best with our church attendance over the years). The second reason is I was doing some research...
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    Pope Francis Tweet

    Pope FrancisVerified account ‏@Pontifex Inequality is the root of social evil.
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    Will the new Pope inspire the lost?Please reply

    Born, baptized, confirmed Catholic. Age 54. Been disillusioned about religion for many, many years. It doesn't matter what my feeble mind agrees with or disagrees with about doctrine.(there are many things that overwhelm me). Will this humble man Francis inspire the lost and lowly to look to...
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