Archive for June 22, 2016

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A martyr of the French revolution is almost a saint

In just two days in early September of 1792, approximately 1,200 people were slaughtered by revolutionaries in France.  Read more

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Pope delivers weekly catechesis alongside his 'brother' refugees

Joined closely by just over a dozen refugees at his weekly public audience, Pope Francis said that in following Jesus’... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Beware 'polite persecution,' archbishop warns

With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example... Read more

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With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican bishop calls for prayer

Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

There's no excuse for it: Pope Francis on the death penalty

In a video message sent Wednesday to a gathering of advocates for abolition of the death penalty, Pope Francis welcomed... Read more

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In 'shocking' move, California churches forced to cover abortions

The Obama administration has rejected a challenge to the State of California’s requirement that health care plans include abortion coverage.... Read more