Archive for September 21, 2016

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Amid communist rule, a Catholic university opens in Vietnam

After 40 years, the first Catholic Church-operated university opened in Vietnam since the advent of communism in the country.  Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis condemns 'inexcusable violence' in murder of Mexican priests

After hearing of the murder of two priests in Mexico, Pope Francis sent a telegram to the country’s bishops condemning... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Being 'merciful like the Father' isn't a slogan – it's a way of life, Pope says

On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Merciful like the Father,” telling pilgrims that... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

The Supreme Court probably won't approve polygamy. Here's why.

A polygamous family featured on a reality TV show has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a law... Read more

Bishop David Talley, who was appointed coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria Sept. 21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Former Southern Baptist to become next head of Louisiana diocese

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David Prescott Talley, currently auxiliary bishop of Atlanta and a... Read more

Pilgrims from a Cameroon chiefdom at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

How Catholics brought women's equality to a Cameroon clan

A region of Cameroon that traditionally believed women to have no value now sees them as equal to men, thanks... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Why Catholic thinkers say the push for contraception is stale

Modern-day imperialism. Harmful to women. A failed promise. These are the ways that leading Catholic scholars described contraception – and... Read more

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Does the Mexican priest who allegedly abused minors even exist?

After the Mexican branch of the “hacktivist” group Anonymous reported that the Archdiocese of Mexico had let off an alleged... Read more