Archive for April 9, 2013

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Egypt's Christians call for peace after attack on Orthodox cathedral

Christian leaders in Egypt appealed for calm after a mob attacked St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo on Sunday... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Heroic Korean War priest remembered by prison-mate

A fellow prisoner of war has fondly recalled the heroism of Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who died... Read more

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Vatican stem cell event aims for wide cultural impact

The Vatican's upcoming conference on adult stem cell research aims to influence culture by promoting dialogue between politicians, medical researchers,... Read more

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Margaret Thatcher a 'staunch family champion,' ambassador says

After Pope Francis praised the Christian ethics of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the British ambassador to the Holy See... Read more

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Pope to visit Rome center for undocumented refugees

A priest in Rome says Pope Francis personally called him to say he will visit the Astalli Center, a local... Read more

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Knights of Columbus call for end to HHS mandate

The Knights of Columbus filed formal comments with the U.S. government on Monday, calling for an end to the Health... Read more

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Military archdiocese objects to Catholic 'extremist' label

The Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services has said it is “astounded” at a U.S. Army Reserve training brief that... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Fla. Planned Parenthood lobbyist was on Catholic Charities board

A Planned Parenthood lobbyist who appeared to endorse infanticide at a March hearing in the Florida legislature is a former... Read more