Archive for November 9, 2016

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By Matt Hadro

Do you buy shrimp? You might want to know about this

When we purchase bananas at the grocery store or eat at a seafood restaurant, we might not think twice about... Read more

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Australia's proposed refugee ban is 'deliberately cruel'

The Australian government's proposed permanent ban on visas for refugees and asylum seekers who have recently arrived by boat drew... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican prays Trump presidency will promote peace amid conflict

After Donald Trump pulled off what was for many a surprising victory in the United States election, Vatican Secretary of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

We have to meet people where they are, Pope Francis says

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that in order to be more like Jesus, we must not be indifferent to others,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US bishops encourage unity, prayer after election night

Bishops in the United States called on Catholics to pray for elected officials on the morning following the 2016 presidential... Read more

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Three states keep death penalty in high-stakes election

The death penalty was up for a vote in California, Nebraska and Oklahoma on Tuesday, but stands against capital punishment... Read more

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For assisted suicide foes in Colorado, a loss at the ballot box

In a lopsided Election Day vote, Colorado voters decided to legalize assisted suicide. Foes of the ballot measure warned that... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

What was the breakdown of the Catholic vote Tuesday?

Catholics voted once again for the winning presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, as they have done in recent elections.  Read more