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Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty
Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley this week lamented the state’s execution of convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson, urging prayers for an…
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European Parliament votes to condemn Turkey’s expulsion of Christian workers
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Feb. 12 strongly condemning Turkey’s expulsion of Christian missionaries under…
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Puerto Rico’s penal code recognizes unborn babies as human beings
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed into law on Feb. 12 a bill amending the penal code to recognize unborn…
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100 years since the Cristero War in Mexico: What you should know
The Cristero War in Mexico, also known as the “Cristiada,” was not only an armed conflict but also a head-on…
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Amid criticism by bishops, Notre Dame says pro-abortion professor ‘well prepared’ to lead institute
The University of Notre Dame is signaling that it will stick by its appointment of an outspoken pro-abortion advocate to…
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Lent
The Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Every year, the Church gives us Lent – not as punishment, not as spiritual dieting, not as religious performance. But…
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Lent
Have We Gone Too Far? A Reflection on Culture, Country, and Conscience
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been wrestling deeply with something that has been on my heart for a long…
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Catholic News - Americas
ICE must allow Communion, distribution of ashes at Illinois processing facility, judge says
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, must accommodate Catholic clergy who wish to provide detainees with…
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