Archive for April 23, 2014

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Ariz. law to allow surprise inspections of abortion clinics

Arizona governor Jan Brewer has signed into law a bill that ended special health inspection rules for abortion clinics, an... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Arabic iBreviary a 'gateway' to religious freedom, creator says

Fr. Paolo Padrini, creator of the iBreviary application, said that part of his goal for the recent release of the... Read more

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Resurrection pours 'fresh hope' on the world, Pope reflects

During his general audience Wednesday Pope Francis emphasized the certainty of Christ's presence in the world today, noting how his... Read more

Monsignor Slawomir Oder and Father Giovangiuseppe Califano at the Holy See Press Office on APril 22, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Postulators reflect on humanity of John Paul II, John XXIII

The postulators of the canonization causes for both John Paul II and John XXIII told journalists at the Vatican that... Read more

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Benedict XVI: I knew during his life that John Paul II was a saint

In a rare interview, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recalled his close friendship with Blessed John Paul II, saying that the... Read more

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Knights of Columbus prepares to celebrate papal canonizations

The Knights of Columbus will sponsor major celebrations of the double canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John... Read more

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Easter celebration strengthens Vietnamese migrants in Thailand

Scores of Catholic migrants from Vietnam gathered across Thailand on Sunday to celebrate Christ's Resurrection with the traditions of their... Read more

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Woman cured by John Paul II bringing suitcase of prayers to Rome

Floribeth Mora, the 50-year-old Costa Rican woman whose miraculous healing paved the way for the canonization of John Paul II,... Read more

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By Joan Frawley Desmond

CHA's Sister Carol Keehan Insists Obamacare Bars Federal Dollars for Abortion: Is She Right?

Does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) permit federal dollars for elective abortion, in a sharp departure from legislative precedent?  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Friends, scholars recount sanctity of 'Good Pope John'

At a conference held at the Vatican Wednesday, a scholar on Bl. John XXIII and the Pope's one-time butler both... Read more