Archive for April 25, 2018

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By Kevin J. Jones

Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge

Like any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil

On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace

Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia

Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more

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Analysis: Pope’s personal theologian expected to lead major Argentine archdiocese

The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina announced this week that Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez, Pope Francis’ personal theologian and ghostwriter,... Read more

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Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents

An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Dominican priest: Lack of belief within the Church enables the diabolical spirit

According to one exorcist working in Italy, the average time needed for a person to be freed from demonic influence... Read more

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Franciscan University highlights sexual assault policies following criticism

Franciscan University in Steubenville has said it is committed to reporting and investigating all allegations of abuse in alignment with... Read more

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Argentina homeless shelter named after bishop who loved the poor

A men’s homeless shelter in Zeballos, Argentina has been named after a local bishop known for his attention to the... Read more

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Australian nun to be deported from Philippines for alleged political activism

An Australian Catholic nun who has been working as a missionary in the Philippines for nearly 30 years has been... Read more

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In Northern Ireland, anti-abortion graffiti hits Catholic churches

Two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland have been targeted with graffiti bearing a message opposed to abortion, ahead of a... Read more

Crowds attend a town hall meeting on immigration in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 2014. Photo courtesy of Victor Aleman/vida-nueva.com.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

US bishops endorse bill to provide legislative fix for DACA recipients

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday evening that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program must be re-opened to... Read more