Archive for August 8, 2017

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By Mary Farrow

The making of a Catholic travel documentary

Candid Camera, the show that caught video of unwitting people in bizarre situations, premiered in 1984 and is considered by... Read more

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By Perry West

Philadelphia just got a group of young Carmelite nuns

The archdiocese of Philadelphia voiced joy and gratitude for 10 young Discalced Carmelite nuns and a new chaplain who have... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Ukranian archeparchy in Philadelphia gets a new auxiliary bishop

On Tuesday it was announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Andriy Rabiy, who has a background in child protection,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Planned Parenthood investigators appeal case to US Supreme Court

David Daleiden, the undercover journalist behind the 2015 Planned Parenthood videos, has appealed to the US Supreme Court for the... Read more

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Vatican clarifies: Gay couple received standard form letter from Pope, not endorsement

A congratulatory letter sent from Pope Francis to a same-sex couple regarding the baptism of their children was a standard... Read more

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LA archdiocese hosts youth conference to inspire sanctity

More than 1,600 youth gathered at the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles this weekend for the third... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Venezuelan bishop confirms fraudulence of national elections

The crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen following elections for a Constituent Assembly promoted by President Nicolás Maduro. In its... Read more

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In wake of Civilta Cattolica piece, Evangelicals seek papal chat

Some U.S. evangelical Christian leaders want to talk with Pope Francis about a prominent Jesuit-run journal’s essay on Christianity and... Read more

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In predominantly Catholic Guam, clergy sex abuse lawsuits near 100-mark

Nearly 100 lawsuits have accused Catholic clergy in Guam of sex abuse over a 50 year timespan, alleging assault, manipulation... Read more

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Could 'British values' anti-extremism push jeopardize Catholics?

A government proposal in the United Kingdom to set up an anti-extremism commission could unjustly affect faithful Christians, Bishop Mark... Read more