Archive for November 19, 2019

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Kansas Catholic Conference says Medicaid expansion needs pro-life revisions

As Kansas considers expanding its Medicaid program, the state’s Catholic conference said its support is contingent upon the establishment of... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Democratic AG group wrong to shun pro-life candidates, critics say

Pro-life Democrats and some election-minded politicos have faulted the decision of a Democratic state attorneys general organization to support only... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pastor of vibrant Arkansas parish named Bishop of Shreveport

Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Msgr. Francis Malone, pastor of an Arkansa parish known for having generated many priestly vocations, as... Read more

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Buffalo bishop says Pope Francis 'very understanding' after scandals

In a video released Monday, Bishop Richard Malone said that Pope Francis had shared his closeness to the people and diocese... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

After Louisiana governor's election, hope for pro-life Democrats?

Pro-lifers are hopeful that the re-election of Democrat John Bel Edwards as Louisiana governor could turn the tide in a... Read more

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'We serve everyone': Salvation Army responds to Chick-Fil-A donation cut

The statement came in response to an announcement on Monday by the Chick-Fil-A Foundation that it would no longer donate... Read more

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For pregnant women in Cuba, Project Hope offers alternative to abortion

With much of Cuban society today losing a sense of the value of human life, a Polish nun on the... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Vatican’s London luxury development company, with ties to alleged financial crime, offered to raze parish rectory

Developers acting for the Vatican Secretariat of State offered to raze a London parish hall and rectory and replace it... Read more

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Bishop Flores: With respect to migration, uphold both law and compassion

In an interview earlier this month, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville urged that US immigration law be respected, but that... Read more

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More funding needed to deliver real reform in prisons, Senate committee hears

More funding for prisons is essential to properly implement criminal justice reform, the director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP)... Read more

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Greensburg adoption, foster program shuts down amid legal battle

Catholic adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania are continuing to close their doors as Catholic Social Services of the... Read more

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Federal judge allows Christian school's suit to go forward in voucher case

A federal district court judge on Thursday denied Maryland's motion to dismiss a suit by a Christian school against the... Read more