Archive for March 14, 2018

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Apartment building donated to house homeless, pregnant mothers in Alberta

Every year in Edmonton, the city sees around 100 homeless, pregnant women who are in need of health care, shelter,... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope: In praying the Our Father, do you know to whom you’re talking?

At the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the recitation of the Our Father at Mass,... Read more

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From policeman to permanent deacon – a story of service

Alberto José Gonzalez is a 50-year-old retired police officer, married with two daughters, who recently began his ministry as the... Read more

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Vatican office altered photo of Benedict's comments on Francis

A Vatican office has acknowledged blurring portions of a letter written by Benedict XVI regarding Pope Francis' philosophical and theological... Read more

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Argentine Church to release baptismal records from dictatorship period

The Argentine Bishops' Conference will release to the justice system, in accordance with Pope Francis' wishes, dozens of baptismal records... Read more

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Born premature at 23 weeks, this UK baby beat the odds

Cheri Price was just 23 weeks pregnant when her daughter Hailie was prematurely born.  Read more

A February demonstration organized by Teens for Gun Reform, an organization of students in the Washington DC area.  ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

How some Catholic schools approached the National School Walkout over guns

On Wednesday, thousands of students throughout the United States walked out of classrooms as part of National School Walkout, a... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to visit towns where Padre Pio lived and died

On Saturday, Pope Francis will make a short trip to the Italian towns of Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, the... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

US bishops voice support for First Amendment Defense Act

The U.S. bishops have voiced their strong support for a bill protecting individuals and institutions from discrimination by the federal... Read more

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, which was closed for three days last month in protest of the tax plan. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Christian leaders in US oppose plan to tax church-owned property in Jerusalem

Prominent Christian leaders in America co-signed a letter Tuesday to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Mayor of Jerusalem Nir... Read more

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Vatican encourages youth participation in pre-synod meeting via Facebook

As the pre-synod gathering on youth approaches, Vatican organizers are inviting young people around the globe to join in the... Read more