Archive for January 24, 2017

Mortars left by Islamic State fighters before a house in Qaraqosh, Iraq, November 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Christians assess damage on Iraq's Nineveh plain, ravaged by ISIS

“I don't understand how people can harm each other so much,” sighs security guard Louis Petrus. Petrus recently returned to... Read more

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After school shooting in Mexico, archbishop offers prayers

Following a school shooting in Monterrey, Mexico last week, the local archbishop offered his prayers and support.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Role of women a priority for Irish bishops during Vatican talks

The Irish bishops are just finishing up their first ad limina visit to Rome in 10 years – a time... Read more

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By Elise Harris

With an excess of bad news, Pope tells media to offer a message of hope

In his annual message to communicators around the world, Pope Francis again condemned the tendency for media to focus on... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican sends team to Aleppo in support of those suffering from the war

On behalf of Pope Francis, the secretary of the new Vatican department for Promoting Integral Human Development made a six-day... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: The Christian life is about showing up

To live a Christian life, we can’t run away or hide from God’s will, Pope Francis said Tuesday. Rather, we... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

At Planned Parenthood, 'women's health' often does not include prenatal care

Scalding new charges from a pro-life investigative group say that despite Planned Parenthood’s claims to be a premier women’s health... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US House votes to permanently ban federal abortion funding

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its first major pro-life bill of the new year on Tuesday, one which would... Read more

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By Elise Harris,Kevin J. Jones

There's a new leader of Opus Dei. Here's what he wants to do.

The new head of Opus Dei has been confirmed by Pope Francis, and his plan for the prelature is simple.  Read more

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Snapchat's new guidelines will restrict sexually suggestive content

Snapchat users tired of frequently seeing scantily-clad members of the Kardashian family in Discover stories will be happy to hear... Read more