Archive for February 25, 2015

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A UK bishop's plea: speak up on marriage before it's too late

Inside a small English church dedicated to St. Columba, a congregation of Catholics gathered, sitting in the midst of 2,500... Read more

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The story of a Czech priest who testified to a miracle – and was killed for it

A priest who witnessed to a miracle in communist Czechoslovakia in the 1940s was tortured and beaten to death for... Read more

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Vatican retirees needn't worry for their pensions

Thanks to a two-year increase to retirement age and other financial interventions, the Vatican's pension fund is consistent and the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican: Pope's 'Mexicanization' comment not intended to offend

The Vatican on Wednesday issued a statement clarifying a private comment made by Pope Francis to a friend warning that... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Ancient Roman pilgrimage revs-up spiritual aspect of Lent

For pilgrims in Rome, Ash Wednesday marked not only the start of the Church’s Lenten season, but also a traditional... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

A Middle East without Christians: advocates call for action before it's too late

Middle Eastern Christian communities face extinction, and the results for the stability and peace of the region would be devastating,... Read more