Archive for March 13, 2015

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Abortion support blights European Parliament report, critics charge

The European Parliament has ignored the needs of children by adopting a human rights report that supports abortion access in... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Journalist blasted for lying in confessional, recording priests' answers

The confessional is one of the most private and privileged places in the world. So when an Italian journalist violated... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before his general audience on April 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis declares Holy Year for Mercy

During his homily for a Lenten penitential service, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary Jubilee to start at the end of... Read more

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Pope Francis says he wanted to enter US from Mexican border

In a lengthy interview with a Mexican multimedia group Pope Francis hit on several topics including his visit to the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on August 27, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Two years into papacy, Francis continues path set in first moments

The infant moments of Francis’ papacy deeply signified what his future mission would be like, reflected Catholics who were present... Read more

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Will Pope Francis visit the fragile Central African Republic later this year?

The Archbishop of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, said on Thursday that Pope Francis will visit his... Read more