Archive for August 2, 2013

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Indian migrants in Holy Land prepare for Marian feast

Preparations for the Feast of the Nativity of Mary this September are already underway in the Holy Land, particularly among... Read more

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LA Catholics pray for victims as more sex abuse files released

As the first set of religious orders' files on accused sex abusers in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is released,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his installation on March 19, 2013. Jeffrey Bruno/CNA.?w=200&h=150

Pope writes to Muslims about mutual respect

With the end of the month of Ramadan approaching, Pope Francis decided to personally write to all Muslims as a... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful as he arrives on the popemobile at the San Joaquin Episcopal Palace in Rio de Janeiro on July 26, 2013. ANSA/Luca Zennaro/Pool.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Despite reports, Vatican organizer says Rio went as planned

Although the media focused on some of the moments when the Pope’s security team appeared overwhelmed during the World Youth... Read more

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Mexico archdiocese investigating possible Eucharistic miracle

Msgr. Ramiro Valdes Sanchez, vicar general of Guadalajara, Mexico, has announced that the archdiocese is investigating a possible Eucharistic miracle... Read more

Pope Francis walks with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at Rio’s Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport on July 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Brazilian president signs law permitting abortion after papal visit

Four days after Pope Francis left Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff signed into a law a measure that opens the door... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Africa archbishop affirms support for Catholic Relief Services

A Madagascar archbishop has distanced himself from controversial claims that Catholic Relief Services distributed contraceptive drugs and abortifacients in his... Read more