Archive for January 2, 2019

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Prayer is about God's love, not wordiness

When praying, remember the words of Jesus when he taught the ‘Our Father,’ Pope Francis said Wednesday, meeting God as... Read more

Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, apostolic preacher, gives an Advent sermon at Redemptoris Mater Chapel of the Vatican, Dec. 15, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Father Cantalamessa preaching to US bishops on retreat this week

The bishops of the US are gathered near Chicago for a week-long retreat directed by Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap.,... Read more

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Kansas judge strikes down ban on 'telemedicine' abortions

District Judge Franklin Theis ruled Dec. 30 that the new law was legally unenforceable and could not go into effect.  Read more

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Chilean bishops' president names delegate to replace him at papal meeting

At the Vatican summit to discuss sex abuse next month, the secretary general of the Chilean Bishops Conference will take... Read more

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Pregnant employees accuse Planned Parenthood of discrimination

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is frequently under fire from pro-life politicians and organizations for being the largest single provider... Read more

DRC polling officials hear instructions ahead of the nation’s Dec. 30 presidential elections. ?w=200&h=150

Amid tense election, DRC bishops concerned about voting irregularities

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo is drawing attention to voting problems that could call into... Read more

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Synthetic hormone injections for transgender children worry some doctors

Pediatric endocrinologists are warning that despite a lack of medical tests to determine its safety, U.S. doctors are increasingly injecting... Read more