Archive for February 8, 2013

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Report finds Chinese persecution of Christians rising

A new analysis by ChinaAid found that persecution of Christians by the Chinese government increased in 2012, and focused on... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Knights of Columbus celebrate history of breaking down racial barriers

During Black History Month, the Knights of Columbus are noting the Catholic organization's “forward-thinking” attitudes towards racial equality long before... Read more

Archbishop Gerhard Müller, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Photo courtesy of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Müller: US ordinariate brings gifts to the Church

The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office called on Anglican communities that have entered the U.S. Catholic Church to have... Read more

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Police disarm explosive device found in Madrid cathedral

Police officers in Madrid successfully disarmed an explosive device that was discovered in a confessional at the Cathedral of La... Read more

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Argentinian archbishop stresses opposition to drug legalization

Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, has reiterated the Church’s opposition to the legalization of... Read more

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Vatican council examines problem of low emotional intelligence

The Pontifical Council for Culture spent its last session tackling the problem of emotional illiteracy among younger generations and discovering... Read more

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Gov. Jindal rejects request to halt Ash Wednesday execution

Gov. Bobby Jindal has rejected the Louisiana Catholic bishops' request to halt the scheduled Ash Wednesday execution of a convicted... Read more

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Bishops push for immigration reform without same-sex recognition

The U.S. bishops joined with a broad array of Christian leaders to stress the need for immigration reform, while reportedly... Read more