Daily Archives: July 23, 2020

‘Will they stop at burning an empty church?’: Anti-Christian attacks rise in Europe

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From CNA (Catholic News Agency): The fire that ripped through the Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes July 18 was reported around the world. But suspected arson attacks on French churches usually do not make international … Continue reading →

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Germany’s Catholic Bishops Divided Over Vatican Instruction on Parishes

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Catholic News Agency TRIER, Germany — A new Vatican instruction on parishes has received a mixed reception in Germany. The document, released July 20 by the Congregation for Clergy, urged parishes worldwide to become centers of evangelization. It also emphasized that, according … Continue reading →

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Saint Bridget of Sweden, pray for us!

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

St Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373) received extraordinary “Revelations” from the Lord, who nevertheless told her that one must “distinguish between the Scripture inspired by the Holy Spirit and the pious writings of Christians. Only the Gospels canonized by the Church … Continue reading →

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