Archive for May 29, 2014

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Spanish news now included in CNA's editor service

To better serve the growing Latino presence in the U.S., Catholic News Agency has expanded its free Access for Editors... Read more

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Pope Francis praises 'nobility' of work

Work is “both a gift and a duty,” Pope Francis told a U.N. labor agency in a message calling for... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Furor over Ohio school contracts dismissed as overblown

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati says criticism of its updated school contracts for teachers amounts to hype from third parties, noting... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican is the 'oil' keeping Bethlehem's star lit, mayor observes

The first woman mayor of the town where Jesus was born referred to the strong connection they have with the... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Report calls for action amid Planned Parenthood 'abuses, law-breaking'

Releasing a report detailing six years of undercover investigations at Planned Parenthood, a pro-life group has called for a formal... Read more

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Palestinian, Israeli leaders to pray with Pope at Vatican June 8

An encounter among Pope Francis, the Palestinian president, and the Israeli president at the Vatican to pray for peace in... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

US bishop: Broken laws – not immigrants – must change

The desperation of many immigrants who have no choice but to break existing U.S. laws shows the need for comprehensive... Read more