Archive for May 29, 2019

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pro-life Democrats have key role in party and society, organizer says

Pro-life Democrats not only have a place within the Democratic Party today, but can act as a bridge in society... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy Spirit makes human words 'dynamite,' Pope Francis says

The Holy Spirit is what gives power, life, and dynamism to evangelization, not good rhetorical skills, Pope Francis said Wednesday.  Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis responds to heresy accusation, China concerns

Pope Francis said he reacted “with a sense of humor” to the accusation of heresy made against him earlier this... Read more

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Caritas head applauds Philippines new anti-poverty measure

A new law in the Philippines to support those living in poverty has won the praise of Caritas Manila, a... Read more

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Give religious reps a vote on education committees, Scottish bishop urges

The Bishop of Dunkeld has met with local government officials to discuss the council area's decision to strip voting rights... Read more

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Pope encourages jailed Brazilian ex-president 'not to lose hope'

Pope Francis has written a letter to jailed former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, encouraging him to respect... Read more

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Catholic school free from legal threats, Ohio city says after lawsuit

A private Catholic school in Ohio has dropped its federal lawsuit after the city of South Euclid clarified that the... Read more

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Four killed in attack on parish in Burkina Faso

Four people were killed Sunday during an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso. There have been several such... Read more

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Are single women actually happier? Study misinterprets data, researchers say

Are childless, spouseless women actually happier than their married counterparts?  Read more

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'No priest may obey' proposed law, California bishop says

Bishop Michael Barber, S.J., of the Diocese of Oakland, California, has said he would sooner accept arrest and prison than... Read more

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) officially launched her presidential campaign outside Trump Tower, New York City, March, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Democratic presidential hopeful: 'Church is wrong on abortion, priests, LGBT'

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has said that she disputes Church teaching on the priesthood, sexuality, and abortion.  Read more