Archive for May 14, 2018

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Book Review: Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life

The meteoric rise of Jordan B. Peterson, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, has resulted in a... Read more

Pope Francis receives a donated Lamborghini Huracan which he will auction off to charity at Casa Santa Marta on November 15, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's Lamborghini auctioned for nearly $1 million

A custom Lamborghini Huracan that had been donated to Pope Francis last year was auctioned for nearly $1 million on... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Analysis: Benedict XVI’s unpublished letter- God is key to understanding human rights

The Ratiznger Schuelerkreis, a circle of former students of Joseph Ratzinger who meet annually, will gather this year to discuss... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Before meeting with Pope, Chilean bishops vow to end abuse

Speaking on the eve of a 3-day meeting with Pope Francis about a massive clerical abuse scandal, several Chilean prelates... Read more

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Church in Germany embroiled in intercommunion debate

The unresolved debate over a proposal to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive communion in German dioceses under some... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 18, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Youth are lost in a 'virtual world', instead of reality

Pope Francis said Monday he is worried that youth are too enmeshed in a virtual world of cell phones and... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Report promoting abortion in developing nations denounced as 'grotesque'

A report calling for access to contraception and abortion in the developing world is an example of ideological colonization and... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Court to consider request for media gag order in Cardinal Pell trial

An Australian court will determine Wednesday whether to accept a request by prosecutors for a “super injunction” against all media... Read more

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Argentine bishops call for prayer as congress considers expanded abortion access

As the Argentine congress debates legalizing abortion up to 14 weeks of pregnancy, the country's bishops called for a special... Read more

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Bipartisan bill would make it easier to deduct charitable donations

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would make it easier for Americans to receive tax deductions for charitable... Read more

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Oklahoma bishops praise new protections for Catholic adoption agencies

With the signing of a bill preserving the religious freedom of adoption agencies in Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin drew praise... Read more