Archive for April 27, 2016

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By Kevin J. Jones

Woman bulldozed to death in China signals new wave of oppression

Two members of a Chinese church demolition crew have been detained by police after they allegedly bulldozed the wife of... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his April 27, 2016 general audience in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Knowledge is empty unless it leads to love, Pope Francis says

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that just because someone is an expert in God’s law and a strict adherent to... Read more

The flags of Albania and Vatican City in Tirana, in preparation for Pope Francis' September, 2015 visit. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope opens the door for beatification of Albanian martyrs

Pope Francis on Tuesday gave the green light for the beatification of 38 Albanian martyrs, all of whom were killed... Read more

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At the Supreme Court, Catholic bishops speak up for a Lutheran playground

The denial of a playground resurfacing grant to a Lutheran school empowers religious discrimination, not constitutional principles, the U.S. Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis greets a newly married couple in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Jan. 20, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

For Cardinal Wuerl, Pope Francis calls Christians to evangelize through marriage

Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family presents a special challenge to laypeople to evangelize, Cardinal Donald Wuerl... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Benedictine nuns back at it again with a new album

A new album from the chart-topping community of Benedictine nuns in rural Missouri has an intimate selection of the songs... Read more