Archive for June 4, 2014

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By Kevin J. Jones

Gay multi-millionaire activist funds Catholics United

The Catholics United Education Fund, a Democrat-leaning advocacy group which began criticizing Catholic opposition to same-sex “marriage” in 2012, received... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

UK bishop: Defeat relativism with 'authentic humanism'

A leading bishop in the U.K. says that the modern, troubling view of humanity which stems from relativism is best... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his Wednesday General Audience May 21, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Gift of piety fosters fraternal solidarity, Pope observes

In his weekly general audience Pope Francis reflected on the gift of piety, explaining that it is not just a... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Two Indians among those approved for canonization

Pope Francis has called an ordinary public consistory to set the canonization date for six Blesseds, including Fr. Kuriakose Elias... Read more

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Bill against wrongful birth suits could protect disabled children

The Every Child is a Blessing Act, a bill recently introduced in the House, aims to protect children with disabilities... Read more

Arvo Pärt receives France's Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, Nov. 2, 2011. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Arvo Part enthralls audiences as music blends ancient, modern

A delicate veil of voices floats on the air at the Kennedy Center, filling the packed concert hall with the... Read more

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Bishop: Preserving marriage is integral part of civic responsibility

In response to continuing efforts to redefine marriage, Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington, Va., urged action to protect the union... Read more

Patriarch Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. ?w=200&h=150

Latin patriarch dedicates church at Magdala Center

Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has consecrated a church at the inauguration of the Magdala Center, an archaeological park... Read more

Chinese officers patrol Tiananmen Square in Beijing, where hundreds of pro-democracy protestors were killed June 4, 1989. ?w=200&h=150

Chinese activist deplores Tiananmen Square cover up

Marking the 25th anniversary of the massacre of protestors at Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the human rights advocate Chen Guangcheng is... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Blasphemy laws present in nearly one-quarter of world's countries

Laws punishing acts of blasphemy or apostasy against certain religions are present in almost one-fourth of the world’s countries, said... Read more