Archive for August 1, 2020

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By Mary Farrow

How Natural Family Planning is spreading in West Africa

In countries throughout Western Africa, the most common religions are Islam and Catholicism. Both of these religions reject the use... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Catholic retreat center converts to coronavirus quarantine site

In Washington state, one of the first coronavirus hotspots in the United States, an empty Catholic retreat center will temporarily... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Catholic school superintendent: ‘Our kids need to go back to school’ 

Bishops and school superintendents across the US are emphasizing the importance of in-person education for the coming fall term, and... Read more

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Pope Francis appoints new personal secretary

Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary Saturday.  Read more

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Scottish government may face legal challenge over redefinition of ‘woman’

A feminist group said Friday that it may launch a legal challenge over new rules to increase female representation on... Read more