Archive for February 5, 2014

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By Carl Bunderson

Chart-topping Benedictine nuns to release album for Lent

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – an order of contemplative nuns who live in a cloister yet repeatedly... Read more

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Samurai's cause for beatification forwarded to Rome

Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century samurai who faced exile rather than giving up his Catholic faith, is being considered for sainthood... Read more

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Bishop: Pop culture's take on Pope an opening for conversion

A Rolling Stone piece on Pope Francis was an attempt to “hijack” the papacy for secularist causes, but Catholics should... Read more

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By Elise Harris

The Eucharist gives us a taste of heaven, Pope reflects

During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke on the significance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, explaining that it is... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Scottish Church 'disappointed' in legalization of gay marriage

In a statement released on behalf of the Catholic Church in Scotland, officials lamented parliament’s decision to allow same-sex “marriages,”... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican official slams 'negative approach' of UN report

In wake of the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child criticizing Vatican policies and calling for the Church... Read more

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Four-year-old asks Belgian king to block euthanasia of children

As Belgium legislators move forward with a proposed law to allow euthanasia for children, a 4-year-old girl from Canada is... Read more

Prolife supporters participate in the West Coast Walk for Life 2012 in San Francisco, Jan. 21, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Lower abortion rate credited to culture shift, not contraception

Despite claims that contraception is responsible for record-low abortion rates in the U.S., one researcher says pro-life laws and a... Read more