Archive for October 4, 2017

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Three years later, this terminally ill man is glad he rejected assisted suicide

Three years ago, J.J. Hanson received a diagnosis that no one wants to hear. He had terminal brain cancer, and... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Christian beauty and encounter – one author's proposal to heal a wounded culture

The power of Christian beauty and human encounter will be the focus of a leading Communion and Liberation priest as... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his May 31, 2017, general audience. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Christians must be 'missionaries of hope,' Pope Francis says

True Christians are not sad or gloomy, but have the specific task of being bearers of hope, Pope Francis said... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope announces pre-synod meeting with youth as participants

Pope Francis announced Wednesday that ahead of next year's synod of bishops on youth, a preliminary meeting will take place... Read more

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US bishops' anti-racism chairman announces committee membership

In an interview with CNA on Monday, Bishop George Murry of Youngstown, who chairs the US bishops' newly-formed anti-racism committee,... Read more

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Sales of controversial birth control coil halted everywhere...except the US

German pharmaceutical company Bayer announced recently that it has suspended from all non-US sales the Essure coil, a controversial form... Read more

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World Youth Day cross, Marian icon console Mexican earthquake victims

A team of pilgrims representing World Youth Day 2019 offered a message of hope and consolation to Mexicans impacted by... Read more

Crowds at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life leaders: Life has value. Always.

All life is valuable – especially those who are suffering, urged speakers at a recent pro-life program at Georgetown University... Read more

'Papal Ninja' Sean Bryan competes in Season 9 of American Ninja Warrior. Photo courtesy of Sean Bryan.?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

Both on and off camera, 'Papal Ninja' is proud to be Catholic

Whether he’s navigating a harrowing obstacle course in front of the camera or doing behind-the-scenes content editing for an evangelization... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Internet porn is the 'neon colosseum' of the digital age, expert says

It's well-known that in ancient Rome hundreds of thousands of people would to pile into the stacked layers of stone... Read more