Archive for February 1, 2019

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By Perry West

Michigan Catholic schools find formula to boost enrollment

As Catholic schools in many areas of the country struggle to keep attendance up, one Michigan diocese has enjoyed a... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Colo. sex ed bill advances despite vocal opposition

A controversial sex ed bill was approved by a Colorado House committee this week, despite significant concerns voiced by Coloradans... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: healthcare should be 'at the service of life'

Pope Francis said Friday that health centers should always be places of life, where the sick and suffering are cared... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Papal visit to UAE is a ‘breakthrough,’ says EU envoy

Jan Figel, the EU special envoy for the promotion of religious freedom, spoke to CNA and said that Pope Francis’... Read more

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Twice-excommunicated bishop loses appeal of hate speech conviction

Richard Williamson has lost an appeal against his 2010 conviction for inciting hatred. His appeal was rejected January 31 by... Read more

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Ethical concerns raised as human embryonic gene editing continues in US

A scientist at Columbia University in New York is conducting controversial gene-editing experiments on human embryos, according to a recent... Read more

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Bill to ban common abortion procedure advances in North Dakota

A bill outlawing dilation and evacuation abortions passed the North Dakota House of Representatives Thursday.  Read more

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La. law regulating abortion clinics may head to US Supreme Court

Abortion rights' advocates have asked the US Supreme Court for an emergency stay of a Louisiana law that requires abortion... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Sen. Sasse: Virginia Gov. Northam is 'a creep' with 'no regard for human dignity'

Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) told CNA that he thinks that embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D), should step down from... Read more