Archive for March 25, 2014

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Chile's 'Day of the Unborn Child' to recognize pregnant mothers

For the first time this year in Chile, March 25 will officially be celebrated as the Day of the Unborn... Read more

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Pope Francis gaining interest of American publishing houses

Pope Francis’ words are grabbing the attention of American publishing houses as well of the U.S. bishops’ conference communications office,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Archbishop underscores beauty, joy of family life

At the official presentation of the upcoming World Day of Families in Rome, Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke of the importance... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope lauds Mary’s meekness on feast of the Annunciation

During his Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis emphasized that salvation is a gift from the Lord... Read more

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Contraception mandate case argued at US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a challenge to the Affordable Care Act touching on the federal government’s... Read more

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Supreme Court justices divided on HHS mandate argument

As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments touching on religious freedom and for-profit companies Tuesday, the justices seemed divided over... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

English new evangelization school consecrated to Mary

Marking its patronal feast Tuesday, the School of the Annunciation, a center for the new evangelization in England and Wales,... Read more

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Colombian archbishop worried about disappearances of youth

Archbishop Dario de Jesus Monsalve Mejia of Cali, Colombia, is lamenting the “scourge of violence” in the region that has... Read more