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News from the Vatican
- Top Vatican diplomat says decline of the West not irreversible
  
  Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, said that though it’s “legitimate” to speak of a decadence and decline of the West, he’s optimistic that the decline is not...
- Accountability, transparency, due process still needed, abuse experts say
  
  To help foster a wider discussion on work that still must be done to safeguard minors and vulnerable people in the Catholic Church, a canon law journal published a series of talks by experts...
- Vatican event on priesthood to explore topic of celibacy
  
  A top Vatican official charged with organizing a major symposium on the priesthood next year has said the discussion will touch on several controversial hot-button issues such as priestly celibacy...
- Rome judge orders arrest of Vatican suspect in London deal
  
  A Rome judge ordered the arrest Monday of an Italian businessman living in London who is a prime suspect in the Vatican’s two-year investigation into the Holy See’s 350-million-euro ($416 million...
- Big tech must do more to prevent abuse online, Vatican expert says
  
  A leading expert in child protection has said that as the world goes increasingly digital and the prevalence of online child sexual abuse expands, major tech companies are not doing enough to impose...
Today's Readings
- Thursday of the Second Week of Easter
  
  Reading I Acts 5:27-33
  Responsorial Psalm 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20
  Gospel Jn 3:31-36

Catholic Link
- 11 Times Mary’s Apparitions Proved Her Love For All People, All Cultures, All Races
  
  Today we would like to celebrate all that Mary does by presenting a brief gallery that shows us how great... The post 11 Times Mary’s Apparitions Proved Her Love For All People, All Cultures, All...
- Do Smartphones Promote Dumb Disciples? Mark 4: 26-34
  
  Groceries such as Whole Foods online are instantaneous. Gardens are not. Gardens are progressive. We scatter seeds and as we... The post Do Smartphones Promote Dumb Disciples? Mark 4: 26-34 appeared...
- “Like Son” | A Short Film on Catholic Fatherhood
  
  Before diving in to my reflection, I invite you to please watch this short film (2 minutes, 40 seconds) produced... The post “Like Son” | A Short Film on Catholic Fatherhood appeared first on...
- 6 Tips For Talking To Your Daughter About Puberty
  
  When I chat with other moms who are raising daughters, there is one thing that really unites us: we’re worried... The post 6 Tips For Talking To Your Daughter About Puberty appeared first on Catholic...
- Church Was Boring…Until I Discovered These Four Things
  
  I’m just not getting anything out of it! is a common cry for many who find church boring. For many... The post Church Was Boring…Until I Discovered These Four Things appeared first on Catholic Link.