Archive for November 24, 2017

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By Adelaide Mena

Pope's trip to Burma comes amid 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing'

When Pope Francis visits Burma, also known as Myanmar, this November, his visit will come at one of the most... Read more

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Little Sisters face new lawsuit over their HHS mandate exemption

The Little Sisters of the Poor are returning to court to defend their exemption from the federal contraception mandate, after... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope on migration: Peace isn't possible unless we go beyond polemics

When it comes to migration, Pope Francis said the world, particularly Christians, must approach the issue with a “contemplative gaze”... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Find hope in the sign of the cross, Pope tells Eastern Christians

Pope Francis on Friday encouraged Eastern Christians in the Middle East, who are experiencing persecution and violence, to take hope... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican official calls Trump's Haiti move 'a sad decision'

One of the Vatican's top diplomatic voices has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to end the Temporary Protected... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope: For Christians, work is more than an occupation, it's a mission

In a letter for the conclusion of a conference on labor on Friday, Pope Francis said work is about more... Read more

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Egypt mosque attack kills more than 230 (Updated)

Terrorists attacked a mosque on Egypt's Sinai peninsula during Friday prayers, killing 235 people. The incident was condemned by Cardinal... Read more