Archive for March 15, 2016

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Five years into the Syrian Civil War, a look at those who've fled

March 15 marks five years since civil war broke out in Syria. The conflict has had devastating consequences for the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Sweeping vote in Utah labels porn dangerous to public health

Utah's state legislature recently passed a resolution warning about the harm pornography does to individuals, families and society.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

It's official – Mother Teresa will be canonized September 4

After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more

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Fr. Virgilio Elizondo, who died in apparent suicide, mourned

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio has released a statement mourning the death of one of his priests, Father Virgilio... Read more

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Peru's March for Life draws 750,000 in Lima

Three-quarters of a million people paraded through downtown Lima on Saturday in a massive celebration of life from conception to... Read more

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Crux partners with Knights of Columbus

The Catholic news website Crux has announced a partnership with the Knights of Columbus, following the Boston Globe dropping its... Read more

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Pro-Sikh court ruling strengthens religious exemptions in Army

A federal court has sided with a Sikh soldier working to secure a religious exemption for his beard and headwear... Read more

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This is 'wrong,' bishop tells Notre Dame for awarding Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden's “gravely irresponsible” rejection of Catholic teaching on abortion and marriage should disqualify him from Notre Dame's... Read more