Archive for January 25, 2018

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By Mary Farrow

Nuns, guns and the Wild West: the extraordinary tale of Sr. Blandina

Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely... Read more

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Priests strap on ski boots for friendly competition in Poland

Over the weekend at the Polish ski resort of Wisla, cassocks could be spotted flying down the hills for the... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Freedom Stickers aim to combat Super Bowl human trafficking

Super Bowl LII, a matchup between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, will be played Feb. 4 at... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to Christians: Our common Baptism unites us

At an ecumenical Vespers service Thursday, Pope Francis told members of several Christian communities that the grace of Baptism creates... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican official hopes World Meeting of Families will promote family values

Cardinal Kevin Farrell is in charge of the World Meeting of Families being held in August, and he has said... Read more

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Our Father translation to remain untouched in Germany

After Pope Francis recently suggested that parts of the Our Father prayer were poorly translated, bishops in Germany have debated... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Gov. Brownback confirmed as international religious freedom ambassador

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) was narrowly confirmed as the ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Thursday. The Senate voted 49-49,... Read more