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Vatican, with Pope Francis’ approval, says priests cannot bless same-sex couples
The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a statement in which it declares that “the church does not have, and cannot have, the power to give the blessing to unions of persons of the same sex.” It said Pope Francis “was informed and gave his assent” to…
They need us, and we need them!
By Tony Magliano They are deadbeats who want free benefits from our country. They are taking our jobs. They are dangerous criminals who are hurting our people and our country. “They” are the 11 million undocumented migrants living in the U.S. And “they” are overwhelmingly not any of the above.…
AUSCP Strategic Planning
The strategic planning process is built on two important dimensions of Catholicism – discernment and reading the signs of the times. We begin in contemplation, clearing our minds so we can read the signs of the times. What are the needs and opportunities we see in the world around us. How can AUSCP respond? This is a challenging question because…
Wisdom Wednesday | March 10th
We offer a wide-ranging collection this week. First, three reports on the papal trip to Iraq. Next, a compilation of news on Vatican II, AUSCP initiatives, political reflections, and church news. Finally, some fun, interactive content to brighten your week.