Archive for February 23, 2014

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By Adelaide Mena

Bishop Pates calls US to join international land mine ban

The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace is asking the government to join an international... Read more

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Catholic University leaders reject criticism of Koch grant

The Catholic University of America’s president and business school dean say criticism of a $1 million grant from the Koch... Read more

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Christian leaders should serve, says Pope

In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of service rather than special privilege in the Christian... Read more

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Cardinals bring 'voice of poor' to Vatican

Pope Francis’ appointment of new cardinals from distant and impoverished countries has helped bring the topic of pastoral care for... Read more