Archive for April 13, 2018

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By Perry West

This Catholic Arts Competition aims to foster beautiful Christian art

A Catholic liberal arts college in Pennsylvania is hosting its seventh biennial Catholic Arts Competition and Exhibition to move artists... Read more

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Scottish bishop: BBC video exemplifies anti-Catholic prejudice

Bishop John Keenan of Paisley has criticized a video on homophobia posted by BBC Scotland in which the Eucharist is... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

In wake of Francis apology, Chilean bishops to propose renewal plan

A renewal plan for the Church in Chile will be submitted to Pope Francis by Chilean bishops when they gather... Read more

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Legion of Christ reiterates commitment to Maciel's victims

The Legion of Christ has issued a renewed apology for abuses committed by the institute’s founder, and pledged to reach... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

How hospitals are targeted in the Syrian civil war

Hospitals have become military targets in Syria, making it difficult to provide aid to victims of the country’s civil war,... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Salvadoran bishops visit US to ask that migrant protections be restored

A group of prominent Church officials from El Salvador visited the United States this week to urge a reconsideration of... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Catholic agencies concerned by drastic drop in Syrian refugees admitted to US

Catholic leaders have said that the dramatic decrease in the number of Syrian refugees accepted by the United States is... Read more