Catholic News Roundup—for Jan. 10, 2018

New books, new movies, new controversies and heresies—2018 is just beginning as the world comes hurtling to its end.  Take a look at these headlines:  Francis Watch LifeSiteNews reported that Pope Francis visited the Vatican’s controversial gay-themed nativity scene on New Year’s Eve.  Observers who were wondering what the pontiff might say or do got […]

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Pope’s On The Ropes?

Look for more volcanic activity in Italy—epicenter, the Vatican.  The Times of London is reporting that a group of pro-Francis Cardinals is lobbying for the pope’s resignation.  Bold emphasis is mine: A group of cardinals who supported the election of Pope Francis are worried that his controversial reforms are leading the Catholic church towards a schism […]

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No, Amoris Laetitia Does Not Threaten Papal Infallibility

Here is a very illuminating article by John Zmirak about the Amoris Laetitia controversy that is threatening to bring civil war right into the Catholic College of Cardinals.  Four cardinals have publicly asked the pope to clarify his statements in Amoris Laetitia that appear to permit divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion without changing their […]

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