Archive for September 24, 2014

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US bishops invite faithful to pray for family synod

The U.S. bishops have asked Catholics to take part in a worldwide day of prayer on Sept. 28 for the... Read more

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Roster of women increases on Vatican theological board

Announced Tuesday, Pope Francis' appointments to the International Theological Commission include a greater number of women than before, and come... Read more

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Nun who won Italy's 'The Voice' records first album

Universal has released a promotional video for the first album by Sister Cristina Scuccia, the Ursuline nun who won first... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis prays, issues strong appeal for Ebola victims

Pope Francis made an appeal for prayer and aid for the victims of the Ebola outbreak which has been sweeping... Read more

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Renovation plans for Orange's Christ Cathedral aim to uplift

The Diocese of Orange announced Wednesday the new design plans for Christ Cathedral, saying they are intended to transform the... Read more

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Church-state separation allows rules on employee morality, lawyers say

The separation of church and state includes the freedom to require employees to follow Church teachings, said a legal group... Read more

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'Peace is possible,' say US bishops returning from Palestine, Israel

Stressing the importance of prayer, a delegation of U.S. bishops returning from a peace-focused pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel said... Read more

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Indian migrants in Holy Land unite to celebrate Marian feast

Thousands of Indian migrants and other pilgrims in the Holy Land celebrated a special Marian feast day with displays of... Read more