New CARA study on Lenten observances among Catholics has some interesting findings about young adults. Among Catholics who attend Mass at least once a month, those of the Millennial Generation (born 1982 or later) are the most likely to observe Lenten practices. More than nine in ten of these Catholics report that they abstain from…
Mollie at Get Religion looks at the sequence of events in the reporting of recent stories about the supposed “rehabilitation of Luther” and the “new deadly sins.”
John Allen reports on a discussion of Evangelical Catholicism at University of Dayton. The speakers all agreed it was an important movement, but weren’t agreed on what it is. All are agreed it is especially a way to talk about the energy and enthusiasm young Catholics have for their faith, and sharing it. That certainly…
Catholics celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today this year, since the 17th will be in Holy Week–the secularized debauched version will still be remembered on Monday. Dallas Morning News has a good article.
Mollie at GetReligion looks at the lack of coverage of the kidnapping and death of the Chaldean Catholic archbishop in Mosul in the mainstream media.
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