Archive for November 3, 2017

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Hope after the Horror: Reflections on a massacre of Baghdadi Christians

This Halloween marks the seventh anniversary of when my parents' church in Baghdad was held hostage by the Islamic State... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says

On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Georgetown students' commission votes not to sanction pro-marriage group

Georgetown University's Student Activities Commission voted Friday to maintain university funding for Love Saxa, a pro-marriage student group that had... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

In latest prayer video, Pope shines light on challenges in Asia

In his prayer video for November Pope Francis prays for the Church in Asia, that despite challenges it may continue... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Catholic universities study how to respond to migrant, refugee crisis

This week, representatives from Catholic universities around the world are gathered in Rome to study how higher education can better... Read more

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Adoption tax credit part of 'preferential policy for life,' Congressman says

On Thursday, details of the Republican Party’s proposed tax reform legislation were released, including plans to eliminate an adoption tax... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family

Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Australia's former prime minister: Redefining marriage has big consequences

If the people of Australia vote to redefine marriage in the country, the consequences will be dire, warned former Prime... Read more