Archive for February 22, 2017

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Catholic doctors protest French law banning 'misleading' pro-life websites

An international group of Catholic physicians is protesting a law passed by France's parliament last week sanctioning pro-life websites that... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How rice bowls can build a 'culture of encounter' this Lent

Through its annual rice bowl initiative, Catholic Relief Services has announced it will be promoting a “culture of encounter” in... Read more

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Why San Diego's Bishop McElroy wants disruption in the Trump era

If President Donald Trump is the candidate of “disruption,” similar disruption is needed to build a better society, Bishop Robert... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it

On Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican to crack down on illegal sale of papal symbols, coat of arms

On Wednesday the Vatican announced plans to monitor with a more careful eye those who print official images of the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope meets families of victims from deadly Bangladesh attack

Pope Francis met Wednesday morning with the families of nine of the victims of a terrorist attack which took place... Read more

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Archbishop: Care for creation and human life aren’t opposed – they go together

Both Pope Francis and St. Francis of Assisi provide the right perspective on caring for creation in a way that... Read more

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In DR Congo, an upsurge of violence against the Church

In the wake of an attack on a Catholic seminary, the leader of the Church in the Democratic Republic of... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Virginia bishops lament veto of bill defunding Planned Parenthood

The bishops of Virginia's two dioceses on Tuesday decried Governor Terry McAuliffe's veto of a bill which would have redirected... Read more

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Banker under scrutiny after alleged misuse of Vatican financial system

A banker who allegedly used the Vatican Bank and other aspects of Holy See finances to manipulate the market for... Read more