Archive for November 12, 2015

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By Elise Harris

As Pope's visit nears, Ugandans fight external push for contraception

One topic Ugandans expect Pope Francis to address in his upcoming visit to the country is the push by certain... Read more

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By Kate Veik

Was the rescue of 33 Chilean miners an act of God?

Technically, Greg Hall and his team of drilling specialists had done their job when they located 33 miners believed to... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

How one professor is inviting teachers to rethink Catholic education

Realizing that many educators don't learn the history of teaching before they begin their career, a professor at the Thomas... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican launches investigation of journalists who published leaked docs

The two Italian journalists who made headlines last week for authoring books on confidential Vatican financial documents are under investigation,... Read more

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Pope Francis encourages Church in Slovakia to welcome migrants

Speaking to the Slovak bishops on Thursday, Pope Francis reminded them that the Church is called to welcome immigrants and... Read more

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Is this Rome event trying to revive a liberation theologian?

Spanish liberation theologian Fr. Jon Sobrino, whose works were censured by the Vatican nearly a decade ago, is slated to... Read more