Archive for July 29, 2013

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By Carl Bunderson

Britain's online porn ban hailed as sensible solution

A British plan to apply family-friendly filters to internet connections by default has drawn praise as a thoughtful way to... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Hundreds in DC celebrate World Youth Day locally

Over 500 local pilgrims flocked to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C. on Saturday to join in prayer and show... Read more

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Vatican, Italy sign money laundering prevention agreement

The Vatican and Italy have reached an agreement on sharing financial information that will help the two countries prevent money... Read more

(L-R) Yoel Aparicio and Gershon Cruz spent the night on Copacabana Beach July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

World Youth Day vigil was 'spectacular,' say pilgrims in Rio

Young people participating in the World Youth Day prayer vigil in Rio de Janeiro before the final Mass with Pope... Read more

Pope Francis disembarks July 29, 2013 at Ciampino Airport after his flight from Rio de Janeiro. ANSA/TELENEWS?w=200&h=150

Pope gives surprising in-flight press conference

Pope Francis finished off his trip to Brazil with one last unscripted moment by holding a 1 hour and 20... Read more

Matias Gonzalez and Arturo Fernandez from Argentina at World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, July 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

In spite of challenges, global youth plan for Krakow

Young global participants in Rio de Janeiro's World Youth Day say that traveling to Krakow, Poland in 2016 for the... Read more

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Catholics begin to build new church in the Emirates

Catholics in the town of Mussafah in the United Arab Emirates have begun construction on a new church dedicated to St.... Read more

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Kansas diocese mourns death of retired bishop, George Fitzsimons

The Diocese of Salina, Kansas, is mourning the death of its former leader, Bishop Emeritus George K. Fitzsimons, who died... Read more

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Closing Mass for Rio's World Youth Day largest since 1995

Over three million Catholic pilgrims from around the world attended the final Mass at World Youth Day on Sunday, making... Read more

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CNA's Rome editor takes on new role with Denver archdiocese

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has named CNA's Rome Bureau News Director, David Uebbing, to serve as his assistant as the... Read more