Archive for September 12, 2014

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'One of Us' coalition to defend human life, dignity in Europe

Citizens of 28 European countries belonging to 25 different organizations defending life and human dignity have come together to form... Read more

A young refugee rests after having fled from ISIS and arrived in Ankawa in the northern part of Erbil, Iraq. ?w=200&h=150

Iraqis will be seen like early Christian martyrs, priest predicts

An Argentinian priest caring for the Catholic community in Baghdad says the faith of persecuted Iraqi Christians is moving and... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago preaches a homily during a Mass said in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Catholics in America will - and do - suffer for 'swimming against the tide'

Faithful Catholics will face increasing difficulties in American society as public life becomes more dominated by another “religion” that marginalizes... Read more

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Mo. lawmakers override governor's veto to pass pro-life measures

The Missouri legislature has overridden two vetoes from Gov. Jay Nixon in order to implement a three-day waiting period before... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: correction without charity is 'a slap in the face'

In his daily Mass on Friday Pope Francis spoke about fraternal correction, explaining that it heals and builds up the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican confirms papal trip to Turkey in November

A statement released by the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November, where he is expected... Read more

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Benedict XVI poses for first selfies

The first “selfie” of retired pontiff Benedict XVI is making the rounds on social networks.  Read more

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Sts John XXIII, John Paul II added to General Roman Calendar

The Congregation for Divine Worship on Thursday added Saints John XXIII and John Paul II to the universal calendar of... Read more

Marco Purcaro and Laura Capurso speak to CNA in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 11, 2014. The couple will be married by Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

Being married by Pope Francis is a dream come true, couple says

An Italian couple to be married over the weekend by Pope Francis say they could not wish for anything more... Read more