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Could social media make you a better person?

You often hear about the dangers of social media, including: narcissism, wasted time, envy of the lives of others, lack of integrity or the temptation to restart unhealthy relationships. Of course, these are all concerns, and you need to consider them in terms of what role social media has in your life. But I don’t think social media is dangerous. I think ...

If we can’t have women priests, how about women cardinals?

If we can’t have women priests, how about women cardinals? Under its new Pope, the Catholic Church begins to feel ...

Understanding the ‘Catholic vote’

Understanding the ‘Catholic vote’ Many people will liken the notion of a “Catholic vote” ...

When will the media decide they don’t like the pope after all?

When will the media decide they don’t like the pope after all? “When will the media turn on Pope Francis?” is the ...

Sainthood for Archbishop Oscar Romero

Sainthood for Archbishop Oscar Romero While many Filipino Church leaders are now on the campaign ...

What real Mission requires, Bishop Jin had in spades

What real Mission requires, Bishop Jin had in spades I first met Bishop Aloysius Jin Luxian in 1987 in ...

Reforming the Vatican is like nailing jelly to a wall

Reforming the Vatican is like nailing jelly to a wall Among moves we can expect to see under Pope Francis ...

Has Pope Francis made it OK for priests to hug children?

Has Pope Francis made it OK for priests to hug children? “I make sure,” said my friend, “that I am never ...

‘Spiritual but not religious’

‘Spiritual but not religious’ I am picking up a phrase from Randy David’s column ...

Dwindling Catholic church membership

Dwindling Catholic church membership From reader MarPatalinjug@aol.com: Catholic priests blame boring sermons, second collections, explain ...

The true test of a Catholic vote

The true test of a Catholic vote I see that Brother Mike Velarde of the El Shaddai ...
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  1. Could social media make you a better person?
  2. Free at last: Thailand ends practice of shackling convicts
  3. Taiwan recalls envoy to Manila, stops hiring Filipino workers
  4. Philippine poll irregularities ‘becoming more brazen’
  5. Vatican revives its role as patron of fine arts
  6. Supernatural ‘signs’ in the conclave led to pope’s election
  7. What happened to Catholic vote?
  8. It’s not good to get too comfortable, warns the pope
  9. Calls for bishop to be fired for redevelopment plan
  10. Catholic growth rates widen between Asia and Europe
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