Archive for July 9, 2015

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By Matt Hadro

What happens when clerks object to providing gay marriage licenses?

After the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, some county clerks have voiced religious objections to issuing marriage licenses to same-sex... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at Christ the Redeemer Square in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, July 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

No one should be discarded – In Bolivia, Pope Francis advocates for the poor

Giving into despair when confronted with life’s difficulties only leads to an individualistic attitude that discards others, Pope Francis said... Read more

Bolivian president Evo Morales presents Pope Francis with a 'communist crucifix' at the presidential palace in La Paz, July 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis apparently not amused by 'communist crucifix' (Updated)

When leftist Bolivian president Evo Morales on Thursday presented Pope Francis with a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ... Read more

Father Sergio Perez baptizes a young boy at Tunis' Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul. ?w=200&h=150

By Oliver Maksan

Despite terror attack, Christians in Tunisia have reasons to remain hopeful

In the wake of a June 26 terrorist attack on tourists in Tunisia which killed 38 people, one of the... Read more

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California legislature withdraws physician-assisted suicide bill

The California state legislature has abandoned efforts to pass a measure that would legalize physician-assisted suicide – for now.  Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowds at the airport of La Paz, Bolivia, July 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Let us be grateful witnesses of God's mercy, Pope says

Christ gave sight to a blind beggar whom others ignored. For Pope Francis, this bears an important lesson for Christians... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Okla. ruling against 10 Commandment statue blasted as extreme, inconsistent

Responding to the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that a Ten Commandments monument on capitol grounds violates the state constitution, critics... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 5, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: Humanity's future is in the hands of the poor

In an address to international NGOs on Thursday, Pope Francis said the poor and marginalized have an irreplaceable role to... Read more

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Pope in Latin America apologizes for sins against native peoples

Following in the footsteps of St. John Paul II, Pope Francis on Thursday asked forgiveness for crimes against the indigenous... Read more