Archive for October 18, 2017

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By Kevin J. Jones

Wealthy donors working to limit 'inappropriate' religious freedom

A network of wealthy donors is funding a series of well-organized lobbying campaigns to restrict legal protections for religious freedom,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

England's Buckfast Abbey to celebrate 1,000 years of foundation

In 2018 one of England's historic monasteries will celebrate the millennium year of its foundation, offering a prime example of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis prays for victims of Somalia massacre

On Wednesday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope taps Joliet auxiliary to head Evansville diocese

On Wednesday, the Vatican announced that Joseph M. Siegel, until now auxiliary bishop of Joliet, will be taking the reins... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Kidnapped priest in Nigeria released, doing well

Fr. Maurizio Pallù, an Italian missionary who was kidnapped in southern Nigeria last week, was freed Tuesday.  Read more

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Philippines mourns Cardinal Vidal, who leaves a legacy of service

Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, who was Archbishop of Cebu from 1982 to 2010 and a leading Catholic figure in the fall... Read more

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Assisted suicide legislation advances in Australia's Victoria state

American-inspired legislation to legalize assisted suicide has advanced in the Australian state of Victoria, leading critics to worry that it... Read more

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Five keys to Catholic education, according to Cardinal Versaldi

Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, proposed last week five keys for pastoral education “to respond... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Central Americans fleeing violence can't return home yet, bishops warn

As a temporary immigration permit program for families fleeing violence in Honduras and El Salvador is set to expire, the... Read more