Archive for April 7, 2017

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Four people charged in connection with kidnapped nun in Mali

Four people have been arrested in Mali in connection with the February kidnapping of a nun who remains missing.  Read more

Pope Francis on the papal flight from Rome, Italy to Quito, Ecuador on July 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Stop using the word 'illegal' as a synonym for 'immigrant'

Pope Francis said Friday that when it comes to solving the immigration crisis, the media need to stop perpetuating negative... Read more

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With 20-week abortion ban, Iowa set to join national trend

With stronger abortion restrictions advancing in the state legislature, Iowa is close to becoming the 20th state to bar abortion... Read more

Judge Neil Gorsuch testifies during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, March 21, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life, religious freedom leaders cheer confirmation of Neil Gorsuch

Pro-life and religious freedom advocates cheered the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch on Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court,... Read more

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Man found guilty in gruesome Camino murder of US pilgrim

The killer of an American woman who had been walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route has been found guilty... Read more

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Philly priest charged with stealing $500k for concerts, dinners, casinos

A Philadelphia monsignor is being charged with embezzling more than half a million dollars from the priests’ home where he... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena,Matt Hadro

What Catholic leaders had to say about US missile strikes in Syria

The Melkite Archbishop of Aleppo expressed regret and disappointment at Thursday’s U.S. missile strikes in Syria, saying he hoped for... Read more