Archive for December 4, 2018

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English bishop dedicates 'Year of Holiness' in 2019

In a pastoral letter marking the first Sunday of Advent, Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury dedicated 2019 as the diocesan... Read more

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Colombian diocese honored for serving Venezuelan migrants

The Diocese of  Cúcuta, Colombia, has been awarded a Portafolio Award, an annual recognition in the country given to organizations... Read more

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'What can we say?' French bishops cautious in response to ‘yellow vest’ protests

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced Tuesday morning that the government would suspend the imposition of a proposed fuel tax... Read more

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Pa. court orders 11 names permanently redacted from grand jury report

Citing due process, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday wrote that the names of 11 former and current priests in... Read more

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Survey asks women what they needed instead of abortion

Women have spoken about their personal experiences of abortion and the lack of resources and support which led them to... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Holy See urges implementation of Paris Agreement

At a UN climate change summit in Poland Monday, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin underlined the Holy See’s... Read more

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Ohio 'heartbeat abortion' bill nears Senate vote amid veto threat

The Ohio Senate is expected to pass legislation banning abortion on an unborn baby after he or she has a... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

'Holding the line' Pro-lifers look ahead to new Congressional session

Pro-life legislators and organizations remain optimistic about ongoing efforts to ban abortion in the United States, despite an incoming House... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Why God can tell you what will happen, but your astrological sign cannot

The Bible is full of prophecies regarding future events, that typically come from God through angels or prophets.  Read more

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Cost of raising children a major obstacle for US families, study finds

The overwhelming majority of U.S. families with children at home worry about paying their bills each month, and the cost... Read more

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South Carolina lawmakers plan to advance pro-life bills

Several lawmakers in South Carolina have announced they will introduce pro-life bills in the state’s upcoming legislative session, set to... Read more