Archive for December 15, 2015

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By Matt Hadro

Respond to shootings with courage and compassion, archbishop exhorts

Meet violence with “resolve and courage” rather than fear and discrimination, the president of the United States bishops' conference said... Read more

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Beards and the US military: a religious liberty win for Sikh officer

A Sikh officer and a religious liberty group have welcomed the U.S. Army’s temporary religious exemption for the officer, who... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Will we be allowed to disagree about marriage in the future?

The future of a diverse and pluralistic public square is at stake in the debate over marriage and sexuality, said... Read more

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By Elise Harris

To obtain peace, we have to fight indifference with mercy, Pope says

Pope Francis’ message for 2016’s World Day of Peace is packed with bold pastoral and practical advice for both the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How one pro-life group is preparing for the 2016 elections

If the pro-life movement is to achieve its biggest policy victories to date, it must have a supporter in the... Read more

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Wisconsin priest humbled to be named next Bishop of Superior

Pope Francis on Tuesday chose Father James P. Powers to be the next Bishop of Superior, Wis.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis ups effort to make annulments more accessible

On Friday Pope Francis clarified a few points in his streamlined marriage annulment process. He reiterated that not only do... Read more

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Coming soon: A new American saint?

Pope Francis yesterday authorized the Heroic Virtue of Brother William Gagnon, giving him the title of Venerable and launching him... Read more