Archive for February 23, 2017

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This 110-year-old nun got birthday greetings from Pope Francis

She is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world, but this week, she turned 110 years young.   Read more

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Venezuelan Catholics face backlash for opposing government

After speaking against alleged government misconduct, human rights abuses and delay of free elections, Catholic churches and clergy around Venezuela... Read more

Pope Francis receives a new annotated edition of the Torah at the Vatican Feb. 23, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man

On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more

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Trump draws praise for withdrawing transgender bathroom regulation

On Wednesday night, the Trump administration withdrew an Obama-era guidance that had directed schools to allow students to use the... Read more

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Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS

After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after... Read more

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Race-based death sentence rejected at US Supreme Court

A death row inmate in Texas deserves a new sentencing hearing because his own lawyers called on an expert who... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How old anti-Catholic laws still threaten religious freedom today

Anti-Catholic state laws from the 19th century are today being used by secularists to fight public funding of all religious... Read more

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Texas must fund Planned Parenthood, federal judge rules

Amid the controversy over investigative videos appearing to show illegal activities at Planned Parenthood, a federal judge has temporarily barred... Read more