Archive for October 27, 2016

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By Matt Hadro

Just how important are presidential Supreme Court picks?

Both major presidential candidates say that the future of the Supreme Court depends on this election – but how important... Read more

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Princeton event to highlight healthy marriages as foundation of society

As the contentious 2016 campaign season draws to a close, hundreds of university students are coming together to focus on... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Catholic-Lutheran hurdles still exist, but surprising progress has been made

Ahead of Pope Francis’ coming trip to Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders... Read more

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Iraqi archbishop remains hopeful: 'there will always be Christians' here

Iraqi Christians stranded in Kurdistan have some reason for hope, now that the battle for Mosul and the Nineveh Plane... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

To stop human trafficking, look at root causes, survivor says

Helping the victims of human trafficking is not enough – we must go to the root to solve the problem,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Prisoners of conscience remembered on International Religious Freedom Day

Leading religious freedom advocates called for the release of all “prisoners of conscience” worldwide on International Religious Freedom Day.  Read more

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Theology and pastoral care 'go hand in hand', Pope tells JPII Institute

Doctrine and theological reflection are to be formed by its evangelizing purpose and by pastoral concerns, Pope Francis told the... Read more