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Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks pope ‘with grateful, humble heart’
October 29, 2020Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory thanked Pope Francis “with a very grateful and humble heart” for naming him as one of 13 new cardinals Oct. 25. Now the Archbishop of Washington, he led the Archdiocese of Atlanta for more than 14 years.
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New Catholic ministry serves poor in north Georgia
October 29, 2020Not too far from a hardware store and veterinary hospital in the north Georgia mountain town of Cleveland sits the I See U Ministries Thrift Store. Money raised at the store helps the poor living in White County.
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Candler’s Catholic Studies director nominated for Latin Grammy
October 29, 2020As a composer, Tony Alonso has more than 20 collections of music to his name. His newest work honors his Cuban roots and has been nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Best Christian Album category.
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A sense of community can help those grieving in a pandemic
October 29, 2020The Jeanne family is one of many grieving in the time of a pandemic. While many are mourning the loss of loved ones due to other causes, more than 220,000 people in the United States have died from the coronavirus. Learn how community can help the grieving.
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A bridge to the unborn
October 29, 2020Pope Francis is a man dedicated to dialogue and building bridges between people no matter the issue. His consistent reference to building bridges rather than walls resonates with me as a pastoral style that is needed today.
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Pope Francis names former Atlanta archbishop a cardinal
October 28, 2020Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, formerly of Atlanta, was one of 13 new cardinals named by Pope Francis Oct. 25.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on appointment of Archbishop Gregory to College of Cardinals
October 25, 2020Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement regarding the appointment of his predecessor Archbishop Wilton Gregory to the College of Cardinals.
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Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
October 25, 2020Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington, formerly Atlanta’s archbishop.
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Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on pope’s civil union comments
October 22, 2020ATLANTA–Below is a statement from Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., on the comments made by Pope Francis regarding civil unions: “I know there has been a lot of conversation about comments Pope Francis made in a secular documentary released in Rome this week. To be clear, there has been no change in church doctrine. […]
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Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
October 22, 2020The pope’s comments in the documentary, “Francesco,” are similar to the position taken while he was an archbishop, and echo remarks in several interviews during his pontificate: “Marriage” is only between a man and a woman, but civil union laws could provide legal protection for couples in long-term relationships.