Archive for May 23, 2018

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By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy Spirit makes our works effective, Pope Francis says

The Holy Spirit helps Catholics to do good works by giving them the gifts they need to be effective 'salt... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Trump at SBA gala: 'Vote for love' and 'vote for life'

Delivering the keynote address at the Susan B. Anthony List’s Campaign for Life Gala, President Donald Trump emphasized the importance... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Clerical abuse arose from misuse of authority, Chilean priest says

One of the Chilean priests affected by the abuses of Fr. Fernando Karadima who will meet with Pope Francis in... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Humanae Vitae needs no update, commission chair says

The professor who chaired a Vatican study group on Humanae Vitae stressed that the Bl. Paul VI’s encyclical “needs no... Read more

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Bigotry and politics: what this British MP said about faith in the public square

The Conservative Party member of the British parliament Jacob Rees-Mogg is in the spotlight this week for recent comments he... Read more

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Augustine Institute releases video series on the Eucharist

The wealth of the Catholic Church’s teachings and traditions can be challenging for many to understand, which is why the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

‘The most welcoming place’ - How the Church can reach out to the LGBT community

Daniel Mattson is accustomed to talking about same-sex attraction. He’s written a book on the subject, and he speaks to... Read more

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A Catholic mom made a big difference in her community – by speaking up

Abriana Chilelli is a Catholic mother of four children who lives in Denver, Colo.  Read more

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Church in Peru launches collection to help Venezuelan refugees

The bishops of Peru have launched a campaign to collect funds to provide for the basic needs of Venezuelan refugees... Read more

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China may lift its two-child policy - here's what that could mean  

Amid reports that China may be considering putting an end to its two-child policy, experts are questioning the extent of... Read more

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Foreign bishops respond to German intercommunion proposal

Several bishops from outside Germany have critiqued a proposal to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive communion in German... Read more

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Your vote is the unborn child's voice, pro-lifers say in Irish abortion debate

Ahead of Ireland’s abortion referendum on Friday, pro-life and pro-abortion rights debaters have squared off in a country where voters... Read more