Archive for April 3, 2018

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Archbishop Lori: MLK’s principles of nonviolence have 'enduring power'

In a recent pastoral letter, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s "principles of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

South African bishops offer condolences for anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela

The bishops of South Africa offered their sympathy Tuesday for the death of the controversial anti-apartheid activist and politician Winnie... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Thirteen years after his death, John Paul II continues to inspire, friend says

Thirteen years after the death of St. John Paul II, a close friend and colleague of the beloved Polish pope... Read more

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Four Christians killed in Pakistan

Four members of a Christian family were killed by gunfire in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Monday in an... Read more

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Founder of 40 Days for Life enters Catholic Church on Easter

David Bereit, the founder of 40 Days for Life, entered the Catholic Church on Easter, giving thanks for the inspiration... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

The Syria visited by Pope John Paul II, and Syria today

When Pope Saint John Paul II visited Syria in 2001, he called on Christians to remember Syria’s “magnificent contribution” to... Read more

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Priest murdered during Holy Week in El Salvador

Fr. Walter Osmir Vásquez Jiménez was shot and killed the afternoon of March 29, Holy Thursday, on a dirt road... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Injunction allows abortion for undocumented teens

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an injunction on Friday that blocked a Trump administration policy which prevented undocumented teenagers... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Commentary: Why ‘CINO’ label isn’t helping the Church

On Monday, Villanova University won the NCAA basketball tournament for the second time in three years. The University of Notre... Read more

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Irish policy aimed at Catholic schools raises fears of discrimination

A proposed policy in Ireland that would ban Catholic schools from prioritizing Catholic students on wait lists is being criticized... Read more

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Chinese government official: No religion 'transcends nations'

A Chinese government official who oversees religious affairs said Tuesday that government restrictions on bishop appointments are not a violation... Read more