Archive for October 5, 2017

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California priest who embezzled donations gets prison time, $1.9 million fine

A priest in California has been sentenced to three years in prison for bank fraud and ordered to pay restitution... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Amid fresh unrest, all Iraqis must work for unity, Pope says

As the Chaldean Catholic Church begins their annual synod, Pope Francis kicked the meeting off by telling leaders of the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

ISIS genocide survivor begs US to help Yazidis – before it's too late

A Yazidi survivor of the ISIS genocide urged members of Congress on Tuesday to help recover young girls and boys... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Brothers of Charity euthanasia controversy could have far-reaching implications

Vatican officials have summoned to Rome the board of directors overseeing a group of Belgian Catholic hospitals.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Microsoft rep calls Catholic Church a key ally in protecting kids online

The head of Microsoft's office for online safety has said the Catholic Church is a key ally in the ongoing... Read more

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Want Ghana to be transformed? Proclaim your faith, says local bishop

Catholics in Ghana should openly profess their faith in God if they want to improve their country, said Bishop Emmanuel... Read more

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Threats force Catholic families out of their homes in Northern Ireland

A paramilitary hate group is behind threats that forced four Catholic families to flee their homes in Northern Ireland, authorities... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How should a Catholic respond to mass shootings?

When Monsignor Robert Weiss gathered with parents in Connecticut, after 20 children were killed in a nearby shooting, the room... Read more