Archive for July 21, 2020

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By Perry West

The Calix Society: How Catholics can grow in faith while recovering from addiction

The Calix Society serves as a way for Catholics undergoing a 12 Step program to integrate their faith into their... Read more

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Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Vatican sports camp

Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to a sports camp for the children of Vatican employees.  Read more

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Hagia Sophia: Greek president appeals to Pope Francis to put pressure on Turkey

The president of Greece called Pope Francis Monday urging the pope to advocate for the preservation of the status quo... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican says Pope Francis did not intervene in Franco exhumation in Spain

The Vatican stated Tuesday that Pope Francis did not intervene in last year’s controversy over the exhumation of the body... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Americans agree: abortion is not a 'desirable good'

A new abortion study has revealed the complexity of Americans’ views on abortion, and an openness to discussion. But among... Read more

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Planned Parenthood acknowledges Margaret Sanger's 'racist legacy', continues abortions

The New York affiliate of the nation’s largest abortion provider said Tuesday it will remove the name of its founder,... Read more

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24 states sue to block rule allowing doctors to object to transgender surgery

Two dozen state attorneys general are joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to block a new rule that... Read more

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Italian priest performs same-sex civil union ceremony

A priest has resigned as a parish pastor after he performed a same-sex civil union ceremony in the town hall... Read more

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Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Churches to observe day of mourning for Hagia Sophia

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops said Tuesday that July 24 “is a Day of Mourning” for Hagia Sophia. The... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Catholic wins right to 'last rites' in hospital ICU

A Catholic woman has won her case to have a priest visit her critically-injured husband at a Maryland hospital, it... Read more

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Chinese Christians told to replace Christ with Mao or lose government support

Government authorities in Shanxi, China, have ordered people who receive government assistance to replace religious symbols in their homes, including pictures... Read more

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As Richmond diocese marks 200 years, bishop calls for ‘new springtime’

Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia celebrated the 200th anniversary of the diocese with a call to reflect on grace... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

St. Junipero Serra could soon be removed from California county seal

A proposal to remove St. Junipero Serra from Ventura County’s official seal is unwarranted, and elected officials need to know... Read more