Archive for August 17, 2017

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This surfing school in Chile was created for kids with Down syndrome

On Sundays, Felipe Pereira is full of enthusiasm. That’s because on Sundays, the 21-year-old goes to Paradise Beach to enjoy... Read more

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Pope Francis, Spanish bishops offer prayers after Barcelona terrorist attack

Catholic leaders voiced prayers for victims after a van sped into a crowd of people in the Las Ramblas tourist... Read more

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What an academic institute in Canada means for Ukrainian Catholics

A longtime institute on Eastern Christianity has played a pivotal role in restoring the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church after the... Read more

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No end in sight as Uganda receives one million South Sudanese refugees

The tally of South Sudanese refugees entering Uganda for shelter and safety marked 1 million this week, in what is... Read more

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High court weighs constitutionality of Chile's abortion bill

After the recent passage of a bill that would allow some abortions in Chile, the country's high court is considering... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Planned Parenthood investigator claims victory in Washington State appeal

Lawyers for Planned Parenthood investigator David Daleiden claimed a victory on Wednesday as the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court sent back... Read more

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Guam's Catholics pray for peace amid ongoing threats from North Korea

In the face of North Korea’s threats to bomb the island of Guam, the Catholic faithful have gathered in parishes... Read more

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New petition calls for pro-life support against nuclear warfare

As political tensions increase between the United States and North Korea, one pro-life group began a petition urging nuclear disarmament... Read more