Archive for January 30, 2018

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By Adelaide Mena

How to watch the Super Bowl with a clean conscience

Super Bowl Sunday. It's as American as apple pie, but in recent years, controversy has erupted over the beloved American... Read more

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By Perry West

'Tiny Thomists': How one Catholic curriculum offers big ideas to little kids

A digital catechetical program for children as young as five aims to equip early learners with Thomistic principles that will... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Despite 'regrettable' reports, Francis is well informed on China, Vatican says

On Tuesday the spokesperson for the Pope, Greg Burke, sent a statement asserting that Pope Francis is well-informed on the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope taps Scicluna to investigate Barros accusations

After recently affirming his support for a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse, Pope Francis has named a... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Haitians in legal ‘limbo’ deserve a solution, Archbishop Wenski says

The future of tens of thousands of Haitian migrants is unclear, after the Trump administration decided not to extend legal... Read more

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As abortion vote is set, Irish bishops encourage respect for life

The Irish government announced Monday that a referendum that could liberalize Ireland’s abortion laws will be set for a vote... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Catholic groups welcome lifting of refugee ban from 'high-risk' countries

Catholic organizations applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Jan. 29 announcement that it is lifting the ban on refugees... Read more

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Bishop: Anti-foreign influence law could silence Australian Catholics

An anti-foreign influence bill being considered by the Australian government could end up silencing the Catholic Church in the country,... Read more

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Reported message from kidnapped nun calls on Pope for help

A reported video message from a Colombian nun kidnapped almost a year ago in Mali appeals to Pope Francis for... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Cardinal Erdo: Democracy's foundations are 'shaking'

A Hungarian cardinal has said that free societies must depend on the wisdom of religion to address the moral and... Read more