Archive for October 20, 2017

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By Michelle La Rosa

Defining our values: What Catholics can take from Bush's speech

In a rare political speech on Thursday, former president George W. Bush had blunt words for America: Remember your identity... Read more

Pope Francis addresses participants in a conference of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, Oct. 20, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Don't sacrifice justice and family for efficiency, Pope tells business leaders

Pope Francis met Friday with leaders in business and civil society, telling them not to get carried away by wealth... Read more

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Catholic leaders lament assassination of Maltese journalist

Both Pope Francis and the bishop of the local Church have expressed their sorrow over the death of Daphne Caruana... Read more

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Australian state's lower house passes assisted suicide bill

A bill to legalize assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia was passed by Victoria's Legislative Assembly on Friday after 26 hours... Read more

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Georgetown pro-marriage group faces sanctions after students complain

A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities, after fellow... Read more

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Burma's cardinal: 'The Pope will come to heal the wounds of the country'

Pope Francis’ trip to Burma will help heal the wounds of his country, especially for minorities under attack, the nation's... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Commentary: Redefining gender while California burns

California is still burning.  Read more