Archive for October 5, 2016

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Catholic University of America releases toolkit to fight domestic violence

Marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Catholic University of America has released a toolkit to help connect... Read more

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There's a new national shrine dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux

Adding to the more than 70 national shrines in the United States, the St. The?re?se Shrine in Juneau, Alaska was... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis and China – attempts for a thaw?

Improved Holy See relations with China are a major effort of this papacy, with an ongoing focus on disputes appointment... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says

On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more

Dem VP nominee Tim Kaine (L) and Rep. VP nominee Mike Pence (R) debate at the Vice Presidential Debate at Longwood University on October 4, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Here's what the VP candidates said about abortion last night

The topic of abortion made an appearance at the vice presidential debate last night, as both candidates discussed the role... Read more

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Mark Wahlberg made a video about why he loves priests

In an online video, actor Mark Wahlberg said that he will be praying for vocations to the priesthood, which he... Read more

Pope Francis holds a soccer ball in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Aug. 26, 2015. L'Osservatore Romano. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Who benefits from sports? Everyone, Pope Francis says

The beauty and joy found in sports, whether playing or watching, is something that benefits and unites everyone, regardless of... Read more

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Nebraska better off without death penalty, Catholics say

Catholic leaders in Nebraska spoke out in favor of a vote to maintain a ban on the death penalty, calling... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

After Hurricane Matthew strikes Haiti, relief agencies are on the move

Hurricane Matthew caused severe damage and several deaths in Haiti, and relief workers have already started to evaluate the damage.  Read more

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Catholic groups around the world break ties with fossil fuels

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this week, seven Catholic organizations on five continents announced they are divesting... Read more