Archive for July 6, 2018

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Venerable Carlo Acutis: A patron of computer programmers?

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at the age of 15, offering his suffering for the pope and for the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Cardinal Tauran, leader in Catholic-Muslim dialogue, dies at 75

After a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, a seasoned Vatican diplomat who announced Pope Francis' election to... Read more

Pope Francis says a special Mass for migrants in St. Peter's Basilica July 6, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis denounces silence in the face of injustice toward migrants

Pope Francis called on Catholics to speak out in the face of injustice towards migrants at a Mass commemorating the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

The world needs a change of heart on environmental issues, pope says

Christians have an important role to play in helping people have a change of heart and mind regarding responsible protection... Read more

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German bishop issues open invitation to Protestant spouses at Communion

The Bishop of Würzburg issued an open invitation to all Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive the Eucharist on July... Read more

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Francis thanks Ukrainian Greek-Catholics for their 'service to Christian unity'

According to a release from the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, during a meeting with the Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halyč on Tuesday,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Convicted Australian archbishop says he'll step down if appeal fails

In the continued fallout of his conviction for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse, Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Does faith get a yellow card at the FIFA World Cup?

As a passionate soccer fan, Jennifer Bryson has been faithfully watching every game she can during the 2018 FIFA World... Read more

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Vatican diplomat hopeful about prospect of peace on Korean peninsula

The Vatican's top diplomat expressed hope Thursday that efforts to bring lasting, stable peace on the Korean peninsula will bear... Read more

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DiNardo: Roe v. Wade support is not good litmus test for Supreme Court justices

The U.S. Senate should not use a nominee’s stance on Roe v. Wade as a litmus test on suitability for... Read more

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Nigeria's bishops call on president to save country from 'avoidable chaos'

In response to a recent wave of violence and mass killings among Nigerians, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria issued... Read more

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By Ed Condon

After Cardinal Farrell’s marriage prep remarks, some Catholics ask for clarity

Priests, theologians, and lay pastoral workers have responded to recent comments from a senior Vatican official, which suggested that priests... Read more

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Bishops denounce crisis caused by armed groups in Colombian department

The bishops of the Chocó Department in Colombia denounced Thursday the crisis occurring in the impoverished region due to crime... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Meet the likely nominees for the next Supreme Court justice

On July 9, President Donald Trump will announce his nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Trump reportedly spent... Read more

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Scheduled execution in Nebraska 'would undermine respect for human life'

Nebraska's bishops on Friday issued a statement opposing the execution of Carey Dean Moore, whose execution date has been set... Read more