Archive for July 11, 2014

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Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia

Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony... Read more

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Researcher questions data in same-sex parenting study

A study claiming better wellbeing among children of same-sex couples was based on data that merits “healthy scepticism” due to... Read more

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Archbishop: government frustrates pastoral care for child migrants

U.S. authorities are working poorly with Catholic efforts to provide pastoral care to underage immigrants detained near Los Angeles, the... Read more

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Cana film fest lays red carpet for Catholic social teaching

A recent film festival held in Singapore gathered filmmakers and faithful to consider and to share Catholic social doctrine through... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Caritas leader: 'The whole Middle East is at stake'

The secretary-general for Caritas International has voiced his concern over the lack of aid being provided to those suffering from... Read more

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Colo. 'gay marriage' ruling misinterprets marriage, bishops say

A court decision advancing “gay marriage” in Colorado undercuts truth and helps erode the family in society, the state’s bishops... Read more

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Catholics in Holy Land pray for peace, reconciliation

Under the back and forth of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, concerned Catholic migrants from India are praying for peace... Read more

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Hobby Lobby ruling aids Michigan woman's lawsuit

Following the Hobby Lobby decision upholding religious freedom, a woman business owner has secured a court injunction against the HHS... Read more