Archive for August 25, 2016

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Nun's rosary beads stolen at knife-point in Massachusetts

A religious sister was robbed while on a walk in civilian clothing on Sunday afternoon in Quincy, Massachusetts, authorities said.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Why Catholics should be alarmed about the rise of the religious 'nones'

With so many saying they have abandoned their childhood faith because of science, the Church in the United States has... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Life isn't black and white – teach priests to discern the gray, Pope says

In a conversation with members of the Jesuit order from Poland, Pope Francis said the real life situations of everyday... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope names Mexican-born priest as new auxiliary bishop of Denver

On Thursday, Pope Francis appointed Mexico native Fr. Jorge Rodriguez, former professor and Vice-Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, as... Read more

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St. Louis priest falsely accused by anti-sex abuse group

A group for clergy sex abuse victims made false statements “negligently and with reckless disregard for the truth” against a... Read more

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Two nuns found murdered at their home in Mississippi

Two religious sisters were found murdered in their Mississippi home today, according to police.  Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Want Catholics back in church? Reflect Jesus, Denver's new bishop says

Father Jorge Rodriguez, the next auxiliary bishop of Denver, believes there is a way to help lapsed Catholics return to... Read more

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'We cannot keep quiet' – Ugandan archbishop stands against domestic violence

An archdiocese in southeastern Uganda aims to eliminate domestic violence.  Read more