Archive for April 18, 2018

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For opposing gay marriage, she's facing death threats and million-dollar lawsuits

When Barronelle Stutzman took a stand for her Christian beliefs nearly five years ago, she never imagined that she would... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

The sign of the cross is our badge, Pope Francis says

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to make the sign of the cross is to mark ourselves as Christians, and... Read more

Tom Evans, the father of Alfie Evans, after his meeting with Pope Francis April 18, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Father of Alfie Evans meets with pope, pleads for asylum in Italy

A private meeting took place early Wednesday morning between Pope Francis and Tom Evans, the father of two-year-old Alfie Evans,... Read more

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Vatican reportedly rejects German bishops' proposal for intercommunion of spouses

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has reportedly rejected a planned proposal by the German bishops' conference to... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Irish archbishop: The Christian vision of family is attainable

One of the leading organizers of this year's World Meeting of Families has said the gathering aims to show the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Critics blast US crackdown on protected Vietnamese immigrants

Thousands of Vietnamese immigrants in the U.S. who were previously protected under an agreement largely for refugees fleeing post-war Vietnam... Read more

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Buffer zones and abortion clinics: why this English bishop is concerned

After a London borough passed an ordinance earlier this month establishing a buffer zone around a local abortion clinic, Bishop... Read more

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Hartford archdiocese, Knights of Columbus partner to aid Islamic State victims

In a partnership with the Knights of Columbus, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford are fundraising money to aid the... Read more

Bishop David Foley, who died April 17, 2018. Photo courtesty of the Diocese of Birmingham.?w=200&h=150

In Alabama, EWTN remembers Bishop Foley’s service to the Church

The death of Birmingham’s Bishop Emeritus David Foley prompted tributes from those he served, including the EWTN Global Catholic Network,... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Greeks for God: College ministry brings fraternities, sororities to Christ

Fraternities and sororities are widely known for two things on a college campus. ??  Read more