Archive for August 1, 2013

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By Adelaide Mena

In tough times, Catholics of Detroit provide 'voice of hope'

In the wake of Detroit’s decision to file for bankruptcy, Catholics in the city are using a variety of venues... Read more

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North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step

Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more

Archbishops Anton Stres (left in white) and Marjan Turnsek (right in white) appear July 31, 2013 to announce their resignations. ?w=200&h=150

Slovenia's two archbishops resign amid financial crisis

The only two archbishops in Slovenia have resigned at the invitation of Pope Francis, after two financial companies associated with... Read more

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Boy who embraced Pope receives hero's welcome at school

The young boy who brought Pope Francis to tears during World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro was greeted with... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on July 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis calls faithful to deeper encounters with others

In an interview with the O Globo TV network before leaving Brazil, Pope Francis emphasized the “culture of encounter” that... Read more

Cardinal Francis George, O.M.I., archbishop of Chicago. ?w=200&h=150

Illinois cardinal defends marriage, decision to defund campaign

Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, Ill., is defending his decision to cease funding of an immigration organization after it... Read more

Steubenville conference teens package meals for the hungry in Burkina Faso, Africa. ?w=200&h=150

Teens pack 100,000 meals for poor in Africa

Participants at a youth conference in Atlanta helped feed the hungry of Burkina Faso, Africa, by volunteering to package more... Read more