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This treasure trove contains some of the oldest bits of American history, pre-dating even the Pilgrims: Sister Catherine Bitzer slowly opened a file box and carefully removed a brittle page, scarred by years of neglectful storage, mold and insects. At 415 years old, the marriage record written by a Roman Catholic priest is still readable…

The astonishing Mary Karr reflects on prayer and writing: Writing about prayer to a secular audience is tap-dancing on the radio. I want to say “Gee whiz, isn’t this great” and have everyone’s head cocked like the RCA dog. I get very quiet. I listen to my breath. I get on my knees before I…

Monday, the Vatican unveiled a stunning website that offers a virtual tour of the Lateran Basilica. CNS has details: The Vatican Web site celebrated the feast of the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran by launching a virtual tour of the Rome church — thanks to Villanova University in Pennsylvania. The virtual tour…

Some welcome news from the Philippines: An elderly Irish priest kidnapped and held captive in the Philippines has been released, it has been revealed tonight. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin confirmed Fr Michael Sinnott has been freed. The missionary was abducted from his gated compound in Pagadian City on the island of…
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