Archive for June 26, 2018

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

‘Humanae vitae’ is true, and essential to human development, conference speakers say

Though Humanae vitae has faced frequent dissent in the 50 years since it was published, that dissent does not detract... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis taps Italian bishop to head Vatican treasury

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Cardinal Domenico Calcagno as head of the body... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Shreveport bishop chosen to lead Baton Rouge diocese

The Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Michael Gerard Duca, of the northern Louisiana diocese of Shreveport, to... Read more

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Supreme Court sides with pro-life pregnancy centers in California abortion case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a California law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post information on programs to obtain... Read more

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Arizona pharmacist under investigation after declining to fill abortion drug

An Arizona pharmacist is under investigation after refusing to fill a medical abortion prescription, citing ethical objections.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis, Emmanuel Macron talk immigration in first meeting

The heated debate over immigration in Europe was a central topic of discussion in a meeting between Pope Francis and... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Supreme Court’s NIFLA ruling draws praise from pro-life groups

Pro-life groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Tuesday in favor of the free speech rights of crisis... Read more

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St John Southworth an 'inspiration and intercessor' for Westminster's priests

Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster reflected on St John Southworth, a martyr of 17th century England, in a pastoral letter... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Why cardinals have ranks, and how Pope Francis changed them

Pope Francis made an unexpected change Tuesday in the structure of the College of Cardinals, adding some curial officials to... Read more