Archive for October 9, 2017

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By Kevin J. Jones

Don't rush to judge Columbus, anthropologist encourages

The controversies surrounding Christopher Columbus are sometimes misplaced and should not overshadow Columbus’ Christian motives in his voyages,  a scholar... Read more

Pope Francis meets with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Oct. 9, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Migration, Reformation center of Pope's meeting with German president

On Monday Pope Francis met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Vatican for a conversation focused largely on migration and... Read more

Fr. Roni Momika leads a group of women in a pilgrimage to Mar Behnam Monastery, October 2017. Photo courtesy of Fr. Momika.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Iraqi women visit historic monastery after its recapture from Islamic State

Last week 300 women visited a historic monastery near Mosul after its liberation from the Islamic State – a decision... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Expert 'shocked' at lack of awareness about online abuse

At the close of a Rome conference on child protection online, a leading expert in the field said that while... Read more

Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest. Photo courtesy of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.?w=200&h=150

Contemplative religious sisters are coming to this English diocese

The Diocese of Lancaster announced Friday that the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus Christ Sovereign Priest, an... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Robert George reflects on Trump admin's latest religious liberty moves

Two sets of announcements by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services issued Friday both... Read more