Archive for May 5, 2017

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Kansas City archdiocese breaks ties with Girl Scouts

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announced this week a halt to their involvement with Girl Scouts USA, and... Read more

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Christians in Africa – Pope Francis' May prayer intention

In the prayer video for May, Pope Francis challenged the Catholic community to pray that the continent's Christians will witness... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope to future Romanian priests: seminary is your 'gym' for ministry

On Friday Pope Francis told seminarians studying in Rome to resist complacency and to think of their studies as strength... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

'Embryo jewelry' a sign we've taken the wrong path, IVF critic says

For one critic, a report that IVF-conceived embryos are being cremated and turned into jewelry for their mothers shows the... Read more

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Nancy Pelosi suggests more Democratic openness to pro-lifers

Debate continues over the Democratic Party's acceptance of pro-life members, voters and politicians, as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made... Read more

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What's the state of the Church in Cuba?

Following the Cuban bishops' ad limina meeting with Pope Francis on Thursday, one of the nation's bishops commented that the... Read more