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EWTN appeals judge’s ruling denying network protection from HHS mandate
The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm WASHINGTON — The Eternal Word Television Network has appealed a court ruling against the network in its challenge to the federal mandate requiring most employers, including...
Bishop's letter on 'language of love' finds global audience
Catholic News Agency - General - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:37 pm Lincoln, Neb., Jun 25, 2014 / 02:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Nebraska Bishop James D. Conley’s pastoral letter “The Language of Love” has had an international impact in the first...
The Visitation: Spending Time with Mary after Confession
CatholicMom.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:30 pm I recently went to reconciliation. It was the Feast of the Visitation.
For penance, the priest told me to spend some time with Mary that day. Later, when I had some alone time, I...
“In place of the homily, two leaders from the local mosque were invited to join us in prayer…”
The Deacon's Bench - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:30 pm Here’s something I’ve never heard of before, from a question sent to Fr. Edward McNamara of Zenit: Q: During our sacred liturgy on Pentecost Sunday, in place of the homily, two...
At play in China: repression of Muslims or Islamic terrorism?
GetReligion - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:16 pm One side points to a series of brazen attacks attributed to Islamic extremists. The other side complains of religious and ethnic persecution by government authorities. A ...
Vatican, Argentina ink accord to cooperate against money-laundering
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:15 pm The Vatican's Financial Information Authority (AIF) has reached an agreement with Argentina to cooperate in efforts against money-laundering.
Rene Bruelhart, the president of the...
Seattle archdiocese to pay $12.1 million to set abuse suits
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 25, 2014 at 3:12 pm The Archdiocese of Seattle, Washington, has reached an agreement to pay $12.1 million to settle sex-abuse suits brought by 30 men.
The plaintiffs report that they suffered abuse...
Meet This 7-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Who’s a New Superstar Model
LifeNews.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:39 pm Natty, short for Natalia, Goleniowska is a lucky seven year old who beat out hundreds of hopefuls to appear in the Salinsbury’s back to school ad. This isn’t just joyous news for...
Vatican blocked bishops' actions against abusive priests before 2000, Australian bishop says
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:29 pm An Australian bishop has testified that until 2000, the Vatican's Congregation for Clergy discouraged bishops from taking action against priests accused of sexual abuse....
Alabama Abortion Clinic Slated to Close Friday Thanks to Pro-Life Laws
LifeNews.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:21 pm The Christian Post reports today that the Alabama Women’s Center, the sole abortion facility in North Alabama is scheduled to close its doors on Friday.
This is due to them...
Pope spearheads effort to help albino Africans
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:15 pm Pope Francis has lent his personal support to an initiative to help African albinos, recording several passages of a novel about their plight.
The Pope became the first person to...
The Incoherent GOP and Its Only Savior
Commonweal - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:14 pm COLORADO — Sitting with four high-information primary voters yesterday, I was amazed to learn that none of them had decided whom to vote for in the gubernatorial race. When each...
Abortion Coverage for Peace Corps Volunteers Moves Ahead in Congress
LifeNews.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:11 pm The Huffington Post reports that the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved by voice vote an amendment that will extend abortion coverage to Peace Corps volunteers....
Tanzania: nun killed in street robbery
Catholic Culture - World News - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm A Tanzanian nun was shot and killed during a robbery in Dar es Salaam on June 23, the Fides news service reports.
Sister Clecensia Kapuli had visited a bank in the capital city to...
New Jersey Assembly Will Vote on Bill to Legalize Assisted Suicide
LifeNews.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:02 pm Despite the fact that hundreds of calls were made yesterday to the Speaker asking him not to post the bill, it has been added to the Board List for tomorrow’ Assembly vote.
Please...
Help Them Do a Little Good This Summer
CatholicMom.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 2:00 pm
It’s summer time and the living is easy. Well. if you’re a mom that is probably not exactly true. But at the very least, the slower routines of summer can offer us time to really...
National Right Life Convention Will Battle the Real War on Women: Abortion
LifeNews.com - Jun 25, 2014 at 1:49 pm The 44th annual National Right to Life Convention kicks off this Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky. The annual gathering of the pro-life grassroots is an energizing three days...
Bishop Paparocki's Pastoral Letter on the "Ars Celebrandi et Adorandi"
New Liturgical Movement - Jun 25, 2014 at 1:46 pm Many of our readers have undoubtedly already heard about the pastoral letter issued on the feast of Corpus Christi by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield,...
Obituary | Fr. Joseph J. Welschmeyer
Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Jun 25, 2014 at 1:23 pm A funeral Mass was to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Holy Infant Church in Ballwin for Father Joseph J. Welschmeyer, former pastor of St. James Parish in Potosi...
From the Bronx, a bishop in a bulletproof vest
The Deacon's Bench - Jun 25, 2014 at 1:15 pm Meet one of New York City’s new auxiliary bishops, via The New York Daily News: He’s a bishop in a bulletproof vest. The silver-haired pastor often seen on the streets outside...
