Archive for July 13, 2015

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By Kevin J. Jones

With freedom for Catholic education uncertain, English diocese charts a path

Catholic schools in England could face problems under both a new “British values” government mandate and demands to approve same-sex... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea, August 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

No controversy here – Pope sets record straight on family synod remarks

During a press briefing on the return flight from South America, Pope Francis clarified that his call for prayer ahead... Read more

Bolivian president Evo Morales presents Pope Francis with a 'communist crucifix' at the presidential palace in La Paz, July 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope calls 'communist crucifix' protest art, but says he wasn't offended

Responding to waves of controversy after receiving a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ crucified on a hammer and... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at the Quito airport in Ecuador during his South America trip on July 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Paraguay to Rome

In the course of his 64 minute in-flight press conference while en route to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions ranging... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Why a doctor who treats Iraq War veterans is opposed to DC's assisted suicide bill

Medical professionals, attorneys and disabilities rights advocates have united in opposition to a proposal that would legalize assisted suicide in... Read more

Nigerian Christians displaced from their homes by Boko Haram attacks. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Maiduguri.?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

The cost of violence: 15 million Africans displaced, with little hope for the future

Plagued by wars, terrorism, and repressive governments, sub-Saharan Africa is in the throes of a humanitarian crisis that the international... Read more