Archive for December 6, 2019

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Anti-Catholic vandalism in Northern Ireland deters families, prompts investigation

Reports emerged this week of a third act of sectarian vandalism at a social housing development in Northern Ireland, into... Read more

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Congress advances bill condemning China ‘re-education’ camps

The House of Representatives this week passed legislation recognizing the mass detention of Uyghurs and other abuses committed by the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on sharing the Christian message in 'reality'

Pope Francis spoke Friday about how the Gospel message must be based in concrete reality, through which Christ himself communicates... Read more

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Jesuit superior general: Satan is real, and wants us to reject God

The superior general of the Jesuit order told reporters Tuesday that the devil is real, after making headlines in August... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Catholic leaders say food stamp cuts will harm people, but not put them to work

A new rule that will disqualify roughly 700,000 people from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food... Read more

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A religious congregation of blind sisters contemplates the face of Christ

In Turin, Italy, the Daughters of Jesus the King is a religious community of  blind and visually impaired sisters who... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

New McCarrick lawsuits brought as New Jersey litigation window opens

Two new lawsuits were filed against Theodore McCarrick and New Jersey dioceses this week, after the state temporarily lifted its... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Prosecute pornographers for obscenity, Congressmen tell AG

Four members of Congress have requested that the Department of Justice use obscenity laws already on the statute books to prosecute... Read more

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FBI investigating fourth church attack this year in El Paso

The FBI is investigating the fourth case of church vandalism in El Paso this year, with authorities saying they are... Read more

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Our Lady of Guadalupe is the true Lady of the Amazon, priest says

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the true Lady of the Amazon, a leading expert on the apparition said, pointing to... Read more