Archive for March 17, 2016

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Spike in opioid-linked deaths demands action, Mass. bishops say

There’s a major increase in opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts – and it demands an urgent response, said the state’s Catholic... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

In groundbreaking move, US declares Christians among victims of ISIS genocide

Secretary of State John Kerry declared Thursday that Christians, Yezidis, Shi’a Muslims, and other religious and ethnic minorities are victims... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Francis: Hope is the 'humble virtue' that keeps us afloat in tough times

In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the essential role hope plays in the Christian life, saying that while... Read more

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Full text of Benedict XVI's recent, rare, and lengthy interview

In a recently published interview on issues of justification and faith, Benedict XVI has addressed issues of mercy and our... Read more

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'Every person is precious' – Malawi’s bishops respond to pro-abortion push

Malawi’s bishops on Sunday released a pastoral statement on the Year of Mercy, Catholic social teaching, and its relevance for... Read more