Archive for March 22, 2013

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By Carl Bunderson

Louisiana monks thankful for right to sell caskets

After fighting a lawsuit for over five years, Benedictine monks in Louisiana finally won the right to sell their handmade... Read more

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Young entrepreneur's life defined by dreams, not disability

Despite only being 27 years old, Tim Harris already has a lengthy resume. The New Mexico native has won more... Read more

 Pope Francis meets with the diplomatic corps in Regia Hall on March 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Spiritual poverty threatens world peace, Pope states

Pope Francis invited the diplomats accredited to the Holy See to join him in fighting both material and spiritual poverty,... Read more

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Claims that Pope supported gay civil unions disputed

The director of the Catholic News Agency of Argentina (AICA) has told CNA that claims of Pope Francis supporting gay civil... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

America's 'soul' at risk over immigration, Archbishop Gomez warns

Addressing America's immigration problem, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles urged religious believers to recall the nation to an understanding... Read more

Pope Francis sits in the back of the Chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae before celebrating Mass with the Vatican gardeners and janitors March 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope celebrates Mass for Vatican gardeners, janitors

Pope Francis celebrated a small Mass for the Vatican’s janitors and gardeners on the morning of March 22 in the... Read more

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US bishops cite Pope Francis in urging marriage rally prayers

U.S. bishops have asked participants in an ongoing fast to pray for the upcoming March for Marriage in Washington, D.C.,... Read more