Archive for June 13, 2013

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven

An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more

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Zambian bishops encourage 'people-driven' constitution

The Catholic bishops of Zambia have urged locals to be vigilant in calling for a new, “people-driven” constitution to help... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Rabbi calls friend's election to papacy good for dialogue

Rabbi Abraham Skorka believes that Pope Francis’ election offers a chance for Christian-Jewish relationships to grow, especially as the world... Read more

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Pueblo bishop resigns due to poor health

Pope Francis announced on June 13 that he has accepted the early resignation of Bishop Fernando Isern of Pueblo, Colo.,... Read more

Bishops walk through St. Peter's Square on their way to synod meetings about the New Evangelization on Oct. 13, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue

Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more

Pope Francis presides over Mass on June 9, 2013 in the chapel of St. Martha's House. ?w=200&h=150

Francis celebrates first Mass in Spanish as Pope

“It feels good,” Pope Francis said today as he celebrated Mass in his native language of Spanish for the first... Read more

ope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done

Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more

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Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain

A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers

A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more

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Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family

Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more

Religious Freedom experts before the Subcommittee on National Security for the House Oversight and Regulations Committee, June 13, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says

Speaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Newly-professed sisters celebrated as 'sign of hope'

At a Brooklyn Mass where six Little Sisters of the Poor made their first vows, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasized... Read more