Archive for April 4, 2014

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By Adelaide Mena

Audit finds increase in child protection, decrease in reported cases

An audit of the dioceses across the United States shows an increase of more than $15 million spent on child... Read more

Syrian refugees in Lebanon's Bekaa valley stand in line to receive aid. ?w=200&h=150

UN registers Lebanon's millionth Syrian refugee

The number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon registered with the United Nations has now passed 1 million, as the organization’s... Read more

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John Paul II saw prayer as first duty of Pope, reflects cardinal

Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was a close collaborator of Blessed John Paul II, said the future saint believed... Read more

Jersey Vargas (bottom center) meets Pope Francis after the General Audience at St. Peter's Square, March 26, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

After meeting Pope, daughter of immigrants reunites with father

The young girl who asked Pope Francis to intercede with U.S. President Barack Obama on behalf of the children of... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Those who follow Christ will face persecution, Pope observes

Pope Francis dedicated his April 4 homily to the theme of persecution, noting that although many of the trials saints... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Mozilla head's resignation over marriage stance sparks outcry

Critics slammed Web browser Firefox's announcement that CEO Brendan Eich resigned in wake of controversy surrounding his support of traditional... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Care for poor rooted in Gospel, not communism, Pope affirms

In a March 31 interview with communications students, Pope Francis responded to previous accusations of being a communist, explaining that... Read more

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Over $100k raised for family of slain Catholic husband, father

Within the span of a day, friends, family and strangers have raised more than $100,000 for the family of a... Read more

St. Jose de Anchieta, "Apostle of Brazil," one of the three persons declared saints April 3, 2014.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis recognizes three new saints of the Americas

Pope Francis inscribed among the saints Thursday three blesseds who were from Europe but were called to the New World... Read more