Archive for March 2, 2016

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Denver-based Augustine Institute receives accreditation

The Augustine Institute, a Denver-based Catholic graduate school for the laity, has announced this week that the Commission on Accrediting... Read more

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Priests can't be forced to break seal of confession, La. judge rules

Louisiana law can’t force Catholic priests to violate the seal of the confessional, a judge in the state reaffirmed on... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, March 2, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: The Church doesn't need 'dirty money'

On Wednesday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of those who exploit others and then donate to the Church, telling... Read more

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Pope Francis will hear confessions on Friday at St. Peter's

The office of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations has announced that Pope Francis will hear confessions from the faithful at St. Peter’s... Read more

Anti-abortion advocates stand outside of the Supreme Court, March 2, 2016 in Washington, DC during abortion arguments. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena,Matt Hadro

Divided bench, emotional victims – Supreme Court hears Texas abortion case

As the Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law requiring abortion clinics to meet higher medical standards, advocates outside... Read more

Shahbaz Bhatti, who was assassinated March 2, 2011, speaks at a 2010 press conference in Islamabad. ?w=200&h=150

Pakistani diocese opens cause for Shahbaz Bhatti to be declared a martyr

Marking the fifth anniverary of the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti on Wednesday, a Pakistani diocese has opened a process of... Read more