Archive for October 19, 2017

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Europe at a crossroads

On Sunday, the people of Austria elected a new government. At 31 years of age, Sebastian Kurz is poised to... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Excluding people with disabilities makes Church 'incomplete'

A leading expert on faith and disabilities has said that people with disabilities are an essential aspect of the Church's... Read more

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St. John Paul II's legacy lives on through new study abroad program

Near the heart of Krakow, Poland, you can find a two-level basilica which houses all things related to the beloved... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is more than talk – it needs action

Marking 50 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue, Pope Francis on Thursday told members of both traditions that when it comes to... Read more

Pope Francis meets with students of the Chartreux Institute in the Vatican's Clementine Hall, Oct. 19, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pursue the common good, not allure of money, Pope tells finance students

Pope Francis told a group of students studying finance Thursday not to let themselves get taken in by the charm... Read more

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BBC mini-series captures daily life of Benedictine monks

A new BBC series will depict the daily life of Benedictine monks in a few UK monasteries, taking camera crews... Read more

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English nuns offer free meals – but there's a catch

A group of religious sisters are offering free meals in a trendy neighborhood of London, but on one condition: the... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Government must allow abortion for undocumented teenager, judge rules

In a controversial decision, a U.S. district judge ruled that the government must facilitate an abortion for an undocumented teenager... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

How Los Angeles Catholics help the homeless

With growing numbers of people suffering homelessness in the expensive megalopolis of Los Angeles, Catholics and people of other religions... Read more