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The Early Signs Are Clear, Pope Francis is a Reformer by Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture/On the News - Big Pulpit

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Tears of Joy for God’s Servant – Daniel Burke, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction

Ten South American Saints Every Catholic Should Know – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

A Theology of Oz the Great and Powerful: A Movie Review – Edward Looney, Ignitum Today

The {Catholic} Homeschooling Socialization Myth – RaisingSaints, Catholic Sistas

Bad History: Was the Persecution of Christians a Myth? – DarwinCatholic, The American Catholic

We Do Not Know What Happens to Unbaptized Infants, But. . . – Matthew Olson, Answering Protestants

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Some Liturgical Thoughts Following the Election of New Pope – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Movement

Suffering the Insufferable Fools – Jennifer Hartline, Catholic Stand

What Did St. Francis Really Say? – Fr. Z’s Blog

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