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In a Catholic funeral several symbols are used. The paschal candle, sometimes known as the Easter candle, is lit as a sign of the light of Christ. The belief is that in the darkness the light of ...

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A funeral Mass for Dr. Gaillardetz will be celebrated ... interpretation and reception of Vatican II and questions of authority in the Catholic Church. He was the author/co-author of nine books, ...

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He said 'suicide' upwards of six times." The Catholic Church has historically condemned suicide as an unforgiveable sin The appearance at the funeral against their wishes of their son's football ...

Peruvian theologian the Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, the father of the social justice-centered liberation theology that the ...

The Catholic University of America is a private institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,139 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 176 acres. It utilizes a ...

By Gabino Iglesias Magic, madness and supernatural horror have driven many book plots over the centuries. This short quiz scares up several popular novels to test your knowledge. By J.