Archive for July 11, 2013

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Report sees new hostility to religion in US military policy

The Family Research Council has reported a “growing hostility” to religion in the U.S. armed forces, including “concerted efforts to... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Stand up for your faith, says student told to hide cross necklace

A Catholic college employee who won an apology from her public university after her supervisor told her to hide her... Read more

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Pope's legal changes respond to globalization of crime

Pope Francis took a step forward in modernizing the Vatican’s legal code today by explicitly listing certain acts as crimes... Read more

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Pope Francis inspires Colombian priest to sell Mercedes

Inspired by the words and example of Pope Francis, a priest in Santa Marta, Colombia, said that he has decided... Read more

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Court decision ends Illinois 'haven' for underage abortions

A unanimous ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court means that a 1995 law requiring parental notification for a minor seeking... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Scholar says population fears ignore history's evidence

While many population control advocates spend World Population Day deeply concerned about projected growth trends, an economist says such unchecked... Read more

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New columnist examines papal encyclical in light of Vatican II

In a debut column for Catholic News Agency, professor and priest Fr. Gilfredo Marengo explores the faith behind the Second... Read more