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Morning must-reads
December 23
Then 'blessed ourselves, let us bless others in turn'
As chance to grow closer to those of a distant ideology
Brian Burch is president of influential CatholicVote org
Widows of Prayer began in Diocese of Green Bay in 1994
After recent telephone conversation with the Pope
The parish children helped decorate the church’s tree
December 20
Makers, distributors, relatives could all be held liable
She refused to participate in 'social transition' of minors
States, 'No religion is better or worse than any other'
Publicly reverses his previous defense of the decision
Scaled back after revelation of $2.3M deficit last year
Consistent Church teaching is 'aimed primarily ad extra'
December 19
After revelation he had helped abuser return to ministry
He supports restrictions, conscience rights, nixing funding
Due to abuse scandal & documentary series about it
16 Carmelite nuns were executed during Reign of Terror
Minn.: Spokesman says, 'He does not police speech'
Joint intervention of Franciscans, imam, local police
December 18
As Western countries with priest shortage may overdo it
Diocesan officials say the issue 'just doesn’t come up'
Between the state & all religions, to guarantee justice
And harms the dignity & rights of the children conceived
Pres. Milei several times has called abortion murder
Calls previous online listing of drug a third-party 'error'
December 17
At private K-12 Christian school, which perp attended
'When finance tramples people, it betrays its purpose'
Which killed baby & caused serious harm to mother
Due to short flight and whirlwind daytrip to Corsica
Makes claim while awaiting sentencing in fed. court
Four embezzled at least $1.7M in years-long scheme
December 16
Says only in Timor-Leste did he see as many children
Critics rip naming lay official in Eucharistic Prayer
Focuses on hope, sees no short-term political solution
In interview; has vowed to free imprisoned pro-lifers
On whether serving the poor is a religious activity
Daleiden: PP supplies bodies, parts to UC San Diego
December 13
Experts determined there's an 'unacceptable safety risk'
Reduction of world debt, end of death penalty, food fund
Pair found spiritual accompaniment wasn't really desired
To help cardinals know one another, per their request
State rep arranged ugly idol as adjunct to Nativity scene
96% cited 'loss of ability to engage in meaningful activities'
December 12
Bishops voice alarm; his message was aimed at 'Islamists'
Muslim regime's intention 'seems to be to build trust'
Some in gov't prioritize foreign interests over Nigerian lives
Letter for first medical visits, to encourage keeping baby
After fed. court ruling that the steps are a public forum
For 18 adopted 'brick slave' gals, to end spiral of poverty
December 11
Supported by Italian bishops’ conference, Cdl. Zuppi
Prays citizens can live in peace, security, mutual respect
Plus a third; guilty of embezzlement, abuse of office
Total number of killings there this year is over 5,000
Need an appointee same as Jews and Muslims have
Still takes Communion; 'that’s his problem, not mine'
December 10
Was assured Christians will remain part of Syrian society
Finance woes ballooned after McCarrick scandal in 2018
Alongside 36 men; training center was founded in 1964
Say he could commute their sentences and spare 40 lives
Says Sicily's beauty is menaced by mob 'corruption'
Bits so fragile they're allowed in light only 3 mo./5 yrs
December 9
Urges them to follow Jesus & resist 'seduction of power'
Plan includes Mass in main church of Jesuit order, Il Gesù
Consecration of new main altar took place on Sunday
Activist: Whether foreign or nationals, they have no choice
Divine Fulfillment Conference to be held Dec. 27–29
Topics broached by users include the afterlife, suffering
December 6
Law applies also to giving abortion-inducing drug to minor
After reports of workers illegally destroying records
Hezbollah hides in Christian areas, aiming for extinction
With peace as priority, d’Aniello’s experience is a plus
Despite roadblocks, due to 'growing devotion' to him
During same time, print book sales overall rose just 1%
December 5
In case on Tenn. ban of trans drugs/surgeries for minors
Suggests content of 'one idea, one invitation to action'
PP might be vulnerable re: its selling of baby body parts
But education about religion is not unconstitutional
For rashly imposing, then lifting, martial law this week
French bishops' newspaper covers 'conformity' question
December 4
Assisted suicide vote means passing a point of no return
Due to unfolding economic & social upheavals, per ACN
May lose religious designation if it fails to defend faith
Fear victimization of the people, pollution from toxins
Says, 'I think the pope is a close friend of the Muslim world'
Project of small northern Italian island town on the Adriatic