Archive for August 4, 2016

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Practicing forgiveness is our 'direct route' to heaven, Pope says

The path to heaven is through forgiveness and pardon of those who have offended us, just as we have received... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Want to help persecuted Christians? A few easy steps

Middle East Christians need help to survive, and leaders in the relief effort have outlined what the average Catholic can... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court halts transgender bathroom rule in Virginia school

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put a temporary halt to a federal judge’s ruling that a student who identifies as... Read more