Archive for June 25, 2014

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Mother, daughter find faith despite unexpected pregnancy

Waking up to her bedroom light one late night in October, Linda Padgett was flooded with fear. Standing there, her... Read more

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Catholic site aims to engage through beauty, accessibility

The U.K.-based Faith movement has just launched a new interactive website aimed at giving Catholics the tools for evangelization in... Read more

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Holy See bolsters financial transparency in Argentine agreement

The Vatican's financial watchdog signed a memorandum of understanding with its Argentine counterpart Tuesday, extending and bolstering its anti-money laundering... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Being a Christian means belonging to the Church, Pope affirms

In his general audience address Pope Francis drew attention to how God formed the Church to unify humanity, stating that... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican upholds nature, importance of family in UN session

During the 26th Session of the U.N.’s Human Rights Council, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi affirmed that the family nourished by the... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley speaks at the Harvard Catholic Center on September 16, 2012. Courtesy of Fr. Michael E. Drea.?w=200&h=150

Bishop's letter on 'language of love' finds global audience

Nebraska Bishop James D. Conley’s pastoral letter “The Language of Love” has had an international impact in the first three... Read more

Iraqi Christians light candles after attending Christmas Mass in Baghdad on Dec. 25, 2008. ?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

Chaldean priest says little hope for Christians in Iraq

It has been more than four decades since Father Michael Bazzi left his home country of Iraq. But the plight... Read more

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New York Catholics angered over financial hit to students

Local Catholics are lamenting New York state legislators' move to deny a tax credit that would boost funding to create... Read more