Archive for May 16, 2018

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis decries 'spiral of violence' in Middle East

Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Homeless woman says 'miracle' allowed her to come to Rome

When Marina “Nina” Vela learned that she had been selected from the community of homeless people on the streets of... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Catholic leaders condemn use of disproportionate force at Gaza-Israel border

During his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis lamented the latest violence in the Israeli-Palestine conflict, expressing his distress that the region... Read more

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Military bases under consideration to hold undocumented children

Federal officials are evaluating U.S. military bases as temporary shelters for immigrant children who will be separated from their parents... Read more

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

Archbishop Chaput: New Pope Francis movie is a beautiful tribute

The upcoming film, “Pope Francis: A Man of his Word,” has won praise from Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, who... Read more

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Church-mediated dialogue to overcome Nicaraguan crisis begins

Talks to overcome several weeks of anti-government protests and riots in Nicaragua which have been met harshly by security forces... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Nigeria's bishops call for processions to honor those killed in church attack

Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have called on each of the nation’s dioceses to organize peaceful processions May 22 in solidarity with... Read more

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Mexican bishops unveil pastoral plan to prepare for major anniversaries

The bishops of Mexico have announced a pastoral project to strengthen the country’s Christian identity in preparation for major anniversaries... Read more

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Judge rules California assisted suicide law was wrongfully rushed

California’s assisted suicide law was wrongly passed in a special legislative session, ruled a California judge this week.  Read more