Archive for August 18, 2016

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By Adelaide Mena

The fascinating (and problematic) history of athletes doping

As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more

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Marian procession to mark Los Angeles' 235th birthday

Later this month, a Marian Procession and Votive Mass will help celebrate the 235th anniversary of the city of Los... Read more

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Challenge to Maryland Ten Commandments statue dropped

A monument of the Ten Commandments outside a Maryland courthouse is safe, after a lawsuit against it was dropped this... Read more

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It's official: Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin is a national shrine

In 1859, a young Belgian woman saw a bright vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary appear between two trees in... Read more

Priests celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Jan. 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Number of German priest ordinations plummets to new low

Never before have so few Catholic priests been ordained in the Church in Germany: a total of 58 men joined... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries

Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more

Supreme Knight Dr. Carl A. Anderson address the 129th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention during the States Dinner. ?w=200&h=150

Head Knight of Columbus takes on idea of 'pro-choice but personally opposed'

Since it was first used by Mario Cuomo in 1984, many Catholic politicians have taken up the argument that they... Read more