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The countdown is on for Pope Francis’ big decision on the family

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By John L. Allen Jr. Associate editor (CRUX) December 28, 2015 ROME — Pope Francis celebrated a Mass for the Holy Family on Sunday, designed as a reminder of the spiritual and pastoral importance of the family in the context of his Holy Year of Mercy. Plans called for similar Masses to be held around […]

The Solemnity of Mary

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On January 1, we members of the Catholic Church family celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, Our Lady’s greatest title. This feast is the octave (eighth day) of Christmas. In the modern Roman Calendar only Christmas and Easter enjoy the privilege of an octave celebration. According to the 1962 Missal of St. […]