Archive for June 23, 2017

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By Mary Farrow

A doctor prescribed a procedure, but insurance offered death

Dr. T. Brian Callister chose to become a physician for the reason many choose to go into the medical field... Read more

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How the Church is helping Christians return to Aleppo

Christians who fled Aleppo because of the four year battle for the city are now returning, and in the face... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US Senate healthcare bill 'unacceptable as written', bishops warn

The U.S. bishops' conference has warned that the proposed Senate health care bill will put serious burdens on poor families... Read more

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Francis urges Serrans to 'keep moving forward' promoting vocations

Pope Francis offered encouragement Friday to members of Serra International, which promotes religious vocations, urging them to persevere in their... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Judge halts deportations of Chaldean Christians to Iraq

A district court judge on Thursday halted the deportation of more than 100 Iraqis, including many Chaldean Christians, who were... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

How Catholic culture can thrive on the internet

Social media can be difficult to navigate, but Catholics can reach out with a content-savvy approach that can truly engage... Read more

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A little Catholic cowboy brings Mother Angelica to toddlers

A new animated cowboy named Tomkin has won a Gabriel Award for the EWTN Global Catholic Network.  Read more