Archive for May 31, 2015

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By Mary Farrow

Are farming co-ops just a hipster trend? These Catholics beg to differ

Anyone who's familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet... Read more

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After mounting criticism, Scotland's assisted suicide bill defeated in Parliament

The controversial Assisted Suicide Scotland Bill was defeated on Wednesday by the Scottish Parliament 82-36 in a free vote in... Read more

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Indifference to migrants is unacceptable, Pope tells Dominican Republic bishops

The Church in the Dominican Republic cannot be indifferent to the plight of Haitian immigrants, Pope Francis said Wednesday during... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope's environmental encyclical to be titled 'Laudato Sii' (Praised Be You)

Taken from St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Sun” prayer praising God for creation, the likely name of the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

On feast of the Holy Trinity, Church celebrates 'love of the living God'

In the revelation of the Holy Trinity, God shows the Church his selfless love and unity that we are called... Read more

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By Hillary Mast

'Gay agenda' at the World Meeting of Families? Not at all, Philly Archdiocese says

In response to claims that a “gay rights activist” is acting as “gatekeeper” to exhibitors at the upcoming World Meeting... Read more