Archive for February 2, 2016

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Who else is facing off during the Super Bowl? Catholic Charities

Whether fans are rooting for the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers in the upcoming NFL Super Bowl 50, Catholic... Read more

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There's no alternative: help Israel and Palestine seek peace, archbishop tells UN

Peace was the focus of the Holy See's representative in a recent speech to the United Nations, where he renewed... Read more

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Pope stresses balance of work, family in new interview with Chinese paper

As the Chinese New Year approaches, Pope Francis has granted an interview to Hong Kong’s Asia Times in which he... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Be thankful – Pope Francis' message at end of Year for Consecrated Life

Pope Francis presided over Mass on Tuesday for the conclusion of the Year for Consecrated Life, reminding religious men and... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

New scorecard to track Congress' action on global religious freedom

Religious liberty advocates hope a new congressional scorecard will embolden members of Congress to promote freedom for embattled religious minorities... Read more