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Snail's pace creeping through Vatican, some say

This article is free for all visitors. New changes to the conclave procedure reflect Pope Benedict XVI's thoughtful and careful manner. By Russell Shaw.

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Holy spaces give special meaning to our worship

Openers column. "Communing" with God alone is not what Jesus taught.

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Latest trend: Couples sue each other over embryos

As more divorce cases highlight the plight of these humans, theologians debate how the magisterium should respond. By James Penrice.

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Pope seeks reconciliation with Mass restoration

This article is free for all visitors. The relaxation of restrictions on the use of the Tridentine rite will likely please traditionalists, but no great upsurge in requests for the old form are predicted. By Russell Shaw.

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Knights of Columbus are still going strong

The worldwide fraternal organization has 125 years of charity and service. By Bill Dodds.

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When is a church more than a church?

Cathedrals, basilicas and shrines share similarities, but are different in key ways. By Thomas J. Craughwell.

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In Focus: No man is an island

As Fidel Castro fades, Cuban Catholics are hopeful that the Faith will rise again in this Caribbean nation. By Mary DeTurris Poust.

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Ex-patriot's strong faith grew out of oppression

Sara Acevedo's struggle to practice Catholicism amid Castro's religious oppression have her a strong religious foundation even before she fled to the U.S. By Mary DeTurris Poust.

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Choosing the better part

Opening the Word column by Carl E. Olson. Today's readings point to and reveal something about God's loving friendship with humanity.

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Yes, you can question the Lord

Bishop Robert Baker talks to OSV about the 'questioner's prayer." By Mark Sullivan.

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'Doh!' 'Simpsons' baby-boomer theology

Robert Lockwood reflects on the spirituality of the popular and long-running animated TV show, just in time for the new, feature-length movie.

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Pastoral answers: Heavenly acquaintances

Pastoral answers column by Monsignor M. Francis Mannion. Belief in our reunification with the deceased in God's kingdom is basic to the Catholic Faith.

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Our Takes

Brief salient observations and opinions on the news.

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Catholic Journal: Body blow to dignity?

Catholic Journal column by Robert P. Lockwood. A traveling exhibit featuring 'plastinated' human corpses raises moral and ethical questions.

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God lives: A cardinal's wisdom

God lives column by Monsignor Owen Campion. In the political arena and beyond, Catholics (like Cardinal James Gibbons of Baltimore) must act with faith-filled, informed consciences.

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Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor for July 22, 2007.

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Editorial: Liturgical lessons

This week's editorial is free for all visitors. Providing , or denying, mass in the Tridentine Rite will not in itself alone solve all problems of dwindling Mass attendance and Catholic inaction.

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