Archive for May 17, 2013

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By Carl Bunderson

Pro-life groups claim to be among IRS targets

Along with its targeting of conservative political groups for extra scrutiny, Internal Revenue Service employees also reportedly singled out pro-life... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Gay adoption bill could downsize Catholic agencies

As a new bill aims to bar federal funding of adoption services that do not place children with gay couples,... Read more

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Pope's plan to visit Bonaria shrine thrills pastor

Father Giovannino Tolu said his heart began racing when he heard that Pope Francis will the visit the shrine he... Read more

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Pope points mission societies toward young churches

Pope Francis met this afternoon with the directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies and encouraged them to help “the young... Read more

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Pope tells story of bishop who felt 'unworthy'

Pope Francis told the story of a man who felt ashamed of being a bishop to say that people should... Read more

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Spanish bishop exhorts faithful to speak out against abortion

Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain, is calling on the faithful not to remain silent about the genocide of abortion... Read more

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Pope's mission app launch spreads Gospel

With the touch of an iPad, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to unlock a new smartphone application and expanded... Read more

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Peruvian bishop recalls 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura recounted the Eucharistic love and call to holiness of Blessed Pope John Paul II... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Marriage advocates plan to sue IRS over leaks

The National Organization for Marriage is filing a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, after its confidential tax return was... Read more