Archive for May 21, 2015

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A priest's powerful impact on the New York Times' David Brooks

New York Times columnist, best-selling author and all-around pundit David Brooks has made headlines recently for his bold new book... Read more

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Fr. Timothy Radcliffe: Controversial thinker and new Vatican consultant

Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest who led his order for ten years and has stirred controversy in the past... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Despite support from their president, Egypt's Christians are attacked by their neighbors

Egypt’s Christians continue to face worrisome persecution, despite the words and actions of its president to show goodwill to the... Read more

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Paris' stunning Sainte-Chapelle gets a makeover – with lasers

Known for its ornate rose window and towering stained glass glory, the thirteenth century Sainte-Chapelle in Paris has finally been... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Rabbi: Vatican II's interreligious document was 'life-saving'

A 50 year-old declaration of the Second Vatican Council established a new era in Christian-Jewish relations and enabled members of... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Judges shoot down Notre Dame's appeal on contraception mandate

A federal court has again denied the University of Notre Dame’s request for a preliminary injunction against federal mandates it... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln blesses prisoners at the Nebraska State Penitentiary during the recessional of a Mass said March 31, 2015. Photo courtesy of the Southern Nebraska Register.?w=200&h=150

Nebraska bishops praise move to repeal death penalty

Nebraska’s Catholic bishops on Wednesday praised the Nebraska legislature’s veto-proof vote to end the death penalty, saying  capital punishment “cannot... Read more