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The Confession by Giuseppe Molteni c. A.D. 1838 (Photo: CatholicVote.org)

Can a Priest Refuse to Hear Your Confession if He Knows You? - Cathy Caridi J.C.L., Canon Law Made Easy+++

Pope Francis: If You Are In a State of Mortal Sin, You Cannot Receive Holy Communion - Catholic Herald

Christians Continue to Suffer as President Erdoğan Expands Reach, Power – Derya Little, The Catholic World Report

Fulton Sheen & Suffering: “Does God Know My Pain?” – Sarah Robsdotter, Aleteia

The Sacrament of Union – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

The Mystery of the Three Crosses – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

The Man Mistaken for a Gardener – David Torkington, Catholic Stand

The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

See The Film – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

Catholics Are Easter People; We Don’t Stop At the Cross – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand

4 Empowering Doctors of the Church Every Woman Should Know – Chloe Langr, epicPew

Protecting Minors: is the Church Doing All in Its Power? – Fernando Rodríguez-Borlado, Mercatornet

Revisiting Pre-1983 Canon Law for Better Response to Marriage Issues – Catherine Godfrey Howell J.C.L., Homiletic & Pastoral Review

A World Without Hope - Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine

Trust in the Promises of God – Fr. Benedict Rogacci, Catholic Exchange

The Abortion Exception – Charlotte Allen, First Things

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