catechism
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Francis was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd in the Paul VI auditorium and shouts of “Viva il papa!” or “Long live the pope” as he arrived for his weekly catechism appointment with the faithful.
From Seattle Times
“This is ideology. We don’t teach the catechism in public schools, with good reason, and we shouldn’t be teaching this either, no matter how many times school leaders repeat the word ‘inclusion.’”
From Washington Times
Some Church progressives want the Catholic catechism to be changed so that it does not condemn homosexual acts in a committed relationship and to open a process leading to women's ordination.
From Reuters
Through Davy, Cushla sees the perils of childhood, not only sectarian violence, but also a predatory priest, whispering secrets into Davy’s ear, punishing him for sins never committed, and offering “private catechism.”
From New York Times
“The sad thing is that the offenses are all from radical Catholics who preferred their political party to Catholic catechism.”
From Washington Post
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