Archive for October 11, 2016

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By Matt Hadro

These nuns provide 'death with dignity' - but it's not assisted suicide

As states around the country consider legalizing physician-assisted suicide, “death with dignity” looks markedly different for patients under the care... Read more

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Priest shot with rubber bullets during student protest in South Africa

A Jesuit priest was shot in the face with rubber bullets by police in Johannesburg while trying to protect student... Read more

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Why millions of girls can't celebrate the UN's girl awareness day

Today is International Day of the Girl Child, declared by the United Nations as a day to raise awareness of... Read more

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Detroit Mass highlights need to recognize sin in order to enjoy mercy

Seeking God’s forgiveness for generations of failures in the Church, the Archdiocese of Detroit held a Mass of Pardon asking... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Colo. assisted suicide ballot measure criticized for preying upon fear

A Colorado ballot proposal to legalize assisted suicide relies too much on fear and anxiety and ignores the ways better... Read more