Archive for June 9, 2016

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Death of young Catholic motorcyclist mourned in Spain

Known for kneeling to pray an 'Our Father' before his races, renowned motorcyclist Luis Salom died June 3 after an... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput warns of 'drastically' unjust Pennsylvania bill

A proposed Pennsylvania bill unfairly targets religious entities over public institutions – despite its claim to aid sex abuse victims, ... Read more

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With assisted suicide legal, LA archbishop calls for end of life care

Assisted suicide will change California for the worse, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said on Wednesday, adding that Catholics... Read more

Pope Francis embraces an individual with disabilities at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Jan. 27, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Sick, disabled to take on main roles in jubilee Mass at Vatican

The sick and disabled have always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and have been the recipients of... Read more

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Young nuns? It's a trend.

There is a young and vital presence of religious sisters, novices and postulants in U.S. Catholic life, a new survey... Read more

Prayer candle at a Military Chaplaincy in the Ukraine. Photo Courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope sets up group to allocate crisis funds in Ukraine

After raising funds for humanitarian relief in Ukraine through a special collection in Europe, Pope Francis has established a committee... Read more