Archive for January 9, 2017

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By Elise Harris

Pope to diplomats: when it comes to politics, peace must be more than a theory

Following a year marred by war and terrorism, Pope Francis told diplomats Monday that for 2017, peace has to be... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Mueller: There's no problem with doctrine in 'Amoris laetitia'

The Vatican’s doctrinal head has challenged several cardinals' public questioning of the doctrinal validity of Amoris laetitia, saying the document... Read more

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'They are the Church': Nearly 13,000 college students attend SEEK 2017

It’s not every day that 13,000 college students come together to pray, participate in the sacraments, and learn more about... Read more

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Americans think religious freedom is a big priority

Religious freedom continues to enjoy strong backing from most Americans, a new survey says.  Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 7, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Is unity the most important thing to Pope Francis?

Pope Francis has decided to begin 2017 in much the same way as he did last year: praying for Christian... Read more

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 Virginia Catholic bishops urge Gov. Youngkin to veto contraception mandate bills

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square gathered for his weekly general audience on April 3, 2024.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May

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Kansas legislature enacts four pro-life bills over governor’s vetoes 

The Knights of Columbus announced the selection of this icon of St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus as the centerpiece of this year's KofC prayer program.

The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker

Jimmy Lai at a Hong Kong protest

Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender

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Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law

Captain (Father) Daniel Mode — who remains a priest in good standing — has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the US Navy Chief of Chaplains Office, according to the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA.

Coast Guard chaplain reassigned after failure to report on sexual misconduct case

Lara Al-Sayegh, a Catholic from Gaza, collapsed and died of heatstroke as she and her mother tried to leave Gaza and find safe haven in Egypt on April 24, 2024. The 19-year-old lived in northern Gaza and the family had already lost their father and husband when he died at Gaza's Latin Holy Family Church due to a lack of adequate medical care.

19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother

Pope Francis receives a baby for a blessing as pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s general audience on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Armed New York resident arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome was on ‘Most Wanted’ list

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Bishops: New Biden HHS Obamacare rule advances ‘ideological view of sex’

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