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No graves found at Manitoba residential school site (PostMillennial)

Excavations at the site of a former Canadian “residential school” in Manitoba, where a mass grave had been widely reported, have found no evidence of human remains. Although a team of archeologists found no factual basis for the reports that had been widely circulated about a burial place under Our Lady of Seven Sorrows church, […]

Cologne: cardinal ‘disappointed’ that archdiocesan employees sought porn sites (AP)

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne has expressed disappointment at the finding that more than 1,000 attempts had been made to access pornographic web sites from archdiocesan computers. After a local newspaper revealed the widespread misuse of church computers, the archdiocese confirmed that it had a list of clergymen and employees who had sought access […]

Pope plans to add ‘second part’ to Laudato Si’ (Vatican News)

Pope Francis has disclosed that he is “currently writing a second part to Laudato Si’ in order to address present problems.” In a meeting on August 21 with a group of lawyers from European countries, the Pope praised legal theorists who are seeking ways to protect the environment. In that context—breaking from his prepared text—the […]

7 Surprising Facts About the Age of Dinosaurs…

For millions of years, the predominant class of animal on Earth was that of the dinosaurs — a name that comes from the Greek words for “terrible lizards” (even though dinosaurs were reptiles but not lizards at all). From around 252 million to 66 million years ago, these incredible creatures evolved in every corner of […]

CLIP: Were the Saints romantic? God, courtship, & salvation | Patrick O’Hearn

Were the Saints romantic? Catholic saints unveil the profound essence of genuine spousal romance, illustrating how it can intricately align with God’s salvation plan while guiding souls towards heavenly realms. The societal significance of courtship has dwindled over time, yet Patrick O’Hearn, an author, has ignited a resurgence in the forgotten craft of courtship. In […]