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Short story collection explores purpose behind suffering

Although the image of the wine press never appears in any of the stories, the feeling of being "pressed" -- or perhaps oppressed -- is the enduring theme of Joshua Hren's "In the Wine Press: Short Stories." The post Short story collection explores purpose behind suffering appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.

What are my Easter duties?

In broad terms, "the Easter duty" usually refers to a fully initiated Catholic's obligation to make a good sacramental confession and receive holy Communion every year around the time of Easter. Today, the church's law does not mandate an "Easter duty" as such. The post What are my Easter duties? appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.

Can 1 million frozen embryos be placed for adoption?

Katie McMahon and her husband realized the gravity of using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, to conceive when, years later, they needed to make a decision about their final four embryonic children frozen in time by cryopreservation. The post Can 1 million frozen embryos be placed for adoption? appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.

On electing a pope: 10 frequently asked questions answered

Answers to commonly asked questions about the process on electing a pope as the world waits for the day the white smoke appears. The post On electing a pope: 10 frequently asked questions answered appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.

The modern popes: Get to know the 11 popes before Francis

The following is a snapshot of the papacies of the 11 popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX. The post The modern popes: Get to know the 11 popes before Francis appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.

Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave

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While members of the College of Cardinals famously take an oath, so do Vatican staff members, including the elevator operator, doctors and attendants, who will be assisting with the everyday tasks and needs of the cardinals during the conclave which begins May 7. The post Vatican drivers, staff to swear oath of secrecy ahead of conclave appeared first on The Central Minnesota Catholic.

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