Archive for March 13, 2014

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Stupak urges Supreme Court to affirm conscience protections

Former congressman Bart Stupak wrote a column Tuesday in support of the owners of for-profit companies who object to providing... Read more

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Nun empowers Northern India's women with education, hope

In a local culture prone to viewing women as property, Sister Daphne Sequeira has dedicated her life to offering education... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer

In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is... Read more

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Pope will succeed in reforming Roman Curia, cardinal expects

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has discussed the reform of the Roman Curia being carried out by Pope Francis, saying he trusts... Read more

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Speaker Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress

Speaker of the House John Boehner has extended an open invitation to Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Priest lauds Catholic class offerings at largest state school

Arizona State University's partnership with a Catholic college providing theology courses to students won praise from scholar Father Robert Spitzer... Read more

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Leaders talk justice for Northern Ireland victims of violence

In a hearing on Capitol Hill, human rights experts and survivors of decades of violence and civil unrest in Northern... Read more

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Cardinal Marx elected president of German bishops' conference

Cardinal Reinhard Marx was elected head of the German bishops’ conference Wednesday, succeeding Robert Zollitsch, Archbishop Emeritus of Freiburg im... Read more