Archive for February 8, 2019

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Washington state bishops support repeal of death penalty

The Catholic bishops of Washington state are expressing support for a senate bill that would repeal the death penalty.  Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis celebrates Missionaries of Africa's 150 years of service

In mid-nineteenth century Algeria, a French bishop sought to share the Gospel among the local Africans living in his diocese... Read more

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Müller delivers ‘manifesto’ on Catholic teaching

A former prefect of the Vatican’s doctrinal office has weighed in on the Church’s theological debates regarding the reception of... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Rubio: Blocking aid to Venezuela is a 'crime against humanity'

Sen. Marco Rubio has called the humanitarian and political impasse in Venezuela “unsustainable,” and compared blocking food and medical aid... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

First official Virginia March for Life to be held in April

The Virginia March for Life is being organized by a partnership between The Family Foundation, Virginia Catholic Conference, the Virginia... Read more

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Muslim denied presence of imam at his execution in Alabama

A Muslim man convicted of murder has been executed in Alabama without his imam present, despite the man’s requests to... Read more

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University of Dallas names Ryan Anderson as first Catholic Social Thought fellow

The University of Dallas has announced the creation of the St. John Paul II Social Thought Teaching Fellowship, with Dr.... Read more

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Bill to repeal permanently Mexico City Policy introduced in US Congress

Two Democrats in the U.S. Congress this week reintroduced a bill that would permanently repeal the Mexico City Policy, a... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Why Christians can criticize 'Green New Deal', but can't dodge 'green' politics

A joint congressional resolution for a “Green New Deal” is the latest effort aiming to apply political solutions to environmental... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Analysis: Archbishop McCarrick, Bishop Zanchetta, Pope Francis, and the Vatican abuse summit

A long-awaited summit on sexual abuse will take place at the Vatican two weeks from now.  Read more