Archive for March 31, 2015

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Three weeks as an Islamic State captive – one woman tells her story

The woman was just 19 years old when she was captured by militants from the Islamic State. Caring for her... Read more

Crowds turned up for a town hall meeting in Los Angeles at which Archbishop Jose Gomez spoke on immigration reform, Jan. 14, 2014. Courtesy of Victor Aleman/vida-nueva.com.?w=200&h=150

US bishops: Stop shameful detention of migrant families

Family detention centers across the U.S. are filling up with children and young mothers  who are seeking shelter from violence,... Read more

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Vatican Appointments: Cardinal Versaldi to Congregation for Catholic Education

Tuesday's appointment of Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi as prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, together with Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki's... Read more

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Is Indiana that controversial? Poll finds Americans support religious freedom laws

Indiana’s passage of a Religious Freedom Restoration Act last week has created havoc and been met with loud opposition from... Read more

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Wall Street Journal, NY Times writer defend Indiana religious freedom law

Does the widespread reaction to Indiana religious freedom law mean there is growing intolerance for religious viewpoints? Two prominent essays... Read more

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'A travesty of justice': No murder charges over baby cut out of mother's womb

The archbishop of Denver lamented the law’s failure to protect all human life after it was announced that no murder... Read more