Archive for August 1, 2017

Children in the school yard at St Kizito parish school in Dar El Salam, Sudan. Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

By Oliver Maksan

Catholic schools are a pillar of Church in Sudan

Dust and mud brick houses everywhere – as far as the eye can see. The houses are indistinguishable in color... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Why the drafting of 'Humanae Vitae' matters, 50 years later

As its 50th anniversary approaches, the story of how Blessed Pope Paul VI arrived at the final text of “Humanae... Read more

J.D. Flynn, who was announced as CNA's editor-in-chief Aug. 1, 2017.?w=200&h=150

JD Flynn named new editor-in-chief of Catholic News Agency

J.D. Flynn, a Catholic commentator currently serving the Diocese of Lincoln, has been named the new editor-in-chief of Catholic News... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican urges vacation-goers to be responsible tourists

As Rome and other parts of the world gear up for their August holidays, the Vatican has urged tourists to... Read more

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Welsh seminarians mistaken for bachelor party nearly kicked out of pub

Seven seminarians walk into a bar … and almost get kicked out.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Catholic group fighting HHS mandate disappointed exemption still unissued

After the US Department of Justice did not drop its appeal of a contraceptive mandate lawsuit by the Catholic Benefits... Read more

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Who founded America? Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop Gomez says

The impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Americas should encourage Christians in the U.S. to continue to evangelize,... Read more

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Judge nixes Alabama abortion law involving parental consent

A federal judge has struck down an Alabama law requiring more scrutiny for minors who seek an abortion without parental... Read more

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Vatican insists on peaceful, democratic resolution in Venezuela

After violence followed a controversial vote in Venezuela this weekend, the Vatican Secretary of State has encouraged the country's citizens... Read more