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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

UrbScotty

(23,980 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2013, 04:20 PM Apr 2013

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Lapsed Catholics lured back by Pope Francis

Twenty million Americans consider themselves lapsed Catholics, but Pope Francis is convincing many to test the holy waters again with his bold gestures and common touch.

After years of disenchantment with the church's hierarchy and teachings, former members of the flock say they are willing to give the Vatican a second chance under new leadership.

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On Palm Sunday, she and her second husband "reverted," attending services at Dallas' St. Pius X Catholic Church.

"It was packed. I had to stand up the whole time. But I felt so happy. It was like a revival," she said.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/10/17671252-it-was-a-sign-lapsed-catholics-lured-back-by-pope-francis

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Lapsed Catholics lured back by Pope Francis (Original Post) UrbScotty Apr 2013 OP

We lose a lot of Latino Catholics to protestant fundamentalist churches, especially in the South. demosincebirth Apr 2013 #1

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demosincebirth

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1. We lose a lot of Latino Catholics to protestant fundamentalist churches, especially in the South.

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Fri Apr 12, 2013, 02:23 PM

Apr 2013

They must, surely, be aware of that.

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