Archive for October 1, 2015

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By Ann Schneible

This event hopes to bring the voice of chaste, gay Catholics to the Synod

An upcoming international conference in Rome is hoping to give a face to those with same-sex attrac-tion living in accord... Read more

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Man up! Phoenix bishop encourages, challenges Catholic men in new letter

Calling on all Christian men to take a stand in the Church’s spiritual battle, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix asked... Read more

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By Elise Harris

To welcome a migrant is to welcome God himself, Pope says

In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis recognized the challenges involved with welcoming migrants,... Read more

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In wake of Pope Francis, bishops urge Congress to move on religious freedom

Citing Pope Francis, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers act quickly to pass a bill that would reauthorize the U.S.... Read more

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Dating apps could be leading to a rise in STDs – and Tinder isn't happy about it

A new billboard linking dating apps with an increase in sexually transmitted disease rates spurred one app – Tinder –... Read more