Archive for November 4, 2014

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Will Pope Francis' visit to European Parliament be a wake-up call?

Pope Francis' upcoming visit to European Parliament and the Council of Europe may serve as a wake-up call to Europe... Read more

Fr. Bohdan Kosteskiy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church ministers to the faithful in Crimea, October 2014.?w=200&h=150

By Sofia Kochmar

Faith in the time of annexation: A tough choice for Crimea's Church

Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in March, religious groups there – aside from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) –... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Hearing God's voice is hard if you're self-absorbed, Pope warns

In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis cautioned not to be too self-reliant, saying that this attitude can lead to... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Will Catholics determine the outcome of the 2014 election?

The 2014 mid-term election is more about the economy and malaise with government than issues traditionally pertinent to Catholic voters,... Read more

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New bishop of Boise prays for an understanding heart

Bishop Peter Christensen, the newly appointed Bishop of Boise, asked for prayers on Tuesday that he will be granted an... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

A quiet threat: Religious freedom dwindling in Europe, US

Religious freedom is at risk in Europe and has been increasingly suppressed in the United States over the course of... Read more