Archive for October 28, 2019

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis changes name of secret archive to Vatican Apostolic Archive

Pope Francis declared Monday that the Vatican Secret Archive be changed to the title of Vatican Apostolic Archive, to avoid... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide

Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closed after state hearing

A hearing began on Monday in Missouri to determine the fate of the state’s last remaining abortion clinic.  Read more

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Pregnant college students need to know their rights, pro-life group says

As many pregnant students say they face pressure to have abortions to advance their education and careers, one pro-life group... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Dead Theologians Society: The ‘memento mori’ youth group

The incredible story of the Dead Theologians Society.  Read more

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Pro-life leaders ask HHS to separate abortion payments in insurance plans

A group of pro-life leaders is calling on the Trump administration to finalize a rule that would require abortion to... Read more

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Indian nun dismissed from religious life for disobedience appeals to Signatura

Sister Lucy Kalapura, whose dismissal from religious life was upheld by the Congregation for the Oriental Churches last month, has... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez asks for prayers for those impacted by Calif. fires 

As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more

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Australia proposes face-recognition program to fight underage porn access

A government department in Australia has proposed the use of a face recognition system to curb underage access to online... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Biden denied communion at SC parish over abortion stance

A South Carolina Catholic priest reportedly denied Holy Communion to  presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday, because of the candidate’s... Read more