Archive for July 30, 2015

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By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop advises cautious optimism for a Catholic future in Boy Scouts

A leading bishop in Catholic scouting says Catholics should continue to be involved in the Boy Scouts and work to... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Could 'British values' push jeopardize Catholic education in the UK?

Some Catholics in Great Britain are concerned the push for “British values” in schools, meant to counter Islamist extremism, could... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Will Vatican officials face term limits?

A fixed term mandate for Vatican officials serving in the Roman Curia was among recent proposals for the Vatican's ongoing... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Make friends with your congressman – and you just might get to see the Pope

The final plans are set for the public’s chance to watch Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress live at... Read more

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Vatican bails on questionable anti-human trafficking initiative (Updated)

Faithful to its commitment against human trafficking, the Holy See has left the board of an initiative it helped to... Read more

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Religious sisters sue Colombian TV network for 'false' depiction of saint's life

An order of religious sisters in Colombia is suing a national television network for producing a series that it says... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Cardinal O'Malley denounces Planned Parenthood for disrespecting human dignity

The Archbishop of Boston on Wednesday lamented the harvesting of fetal organs, which is at the center of a series... Read more