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Church needs missionaries, not ‘clericalized’ laity, pope says

The Catholic Spirit (St. Paul, MN) - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:55 pm

The Catholic Church needs laypeople with a missionary spirit, which means Catholics do not have to try to force members into a vocation that is the Holy Spirit’s to give, Pope...

Faith in what, exactly? Courier-Journal series on Indiana town battling AIDS pulls up short

GetReligion - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:45 pm

One of the most challenging assignments in the world is stuffing 10 pounds of sugar into a five-pound sack. Reporters face this all the time: A carload of details that must be...

Planned Parenthood begs supporters ‘to fight like hell’ against Trump’s Obamacare replacement

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:31 pm

The abortion giant sent out an urgent appeal to resist 'the all-out war on women and families.'

Science and faith a natural fit for sisters joining climate march

Franciscan Media - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:29 pm

When thinking about women religious, science may not be the first idea to spring to mind. After all, faith and science are often portrayed as opposites, allegiance to one...

Philippine bishop backs case against Duterte in international court

The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:24 pm

MANILA, Philippines — The case filed against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a “very good step” toward stopping drug-...

Surprising facts about American population densities

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:20 pm

Are we approaching the point where we are starting to run out of space?

Pro-life leader to Trump: ‘Drain the freaking swamp,’ end Obama’s contraception mandate

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:18 pm

There's 'light at the end of the tunnel' provided Trump keeps his promise to 'drain the swamp.'

THE STAR offers first look at characters, adds new celebrity voice talent

CatholicMom.com - Apr 27, 2017 at 3:00 pm

Abortion Activists Launch New Web Site Promoting At-Home, Do-It-Yourself Abortions

LifeNews.com - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:59 pm

Abortion activists have begun promoting the dangerous, self-induced abortions that they once claimed to want to help women avoid. A Netherlands-based abortion group called Women...

This Michigan football star came to seek the blessing of Pope Francis

Aleteia - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:54 pm

After almost losing his leg, Grant Newsome comes to Rome as a pilgrim in search of healingMeasuring on average six feet tall, and with their colossal shoulders, the 190 American...

The Message of Fatima

Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:54 pm

By Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org | twitter: @jenniferbrinker Mary Sturm has long appreciated the Rosary, but it wasn't until she...

‘Transgender’ man furious that gov’t won’t pay for his fake breasts

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:47 pm

Catholic agency flew in abortion activist to promote feminism to school kids

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:45 pm

One of Development & Peace's speakers this year says abortion 'must be depenalized.'

Project successful in funding clean-water wells in Africa

Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:37 pm

By Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org | twitter: @josephkenny2 Franciscan Father Jean-Marie Mufeji's parish of 25 villages in the Democratic...

Men have abortions, too

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:37 pm

I bought into the biggest lie that I was told by those who knew about the pregnancy, 'You’ll have to give up on your dreams.'

I was 15, pregnant, afraid, and told abortion was my only choice

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:37 pm

I listened as the machine made vacuuming sounds. It hurt so bad and I could see what was happening to my precious baby as that machine destroyed his little body.

A Vestment Maker’s Birthday Present for Pope Benedict XVI

New Liturgical Movement - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:37 pm

We are very grateful indeed to Mrs Clare Short of DiClara Vestments for sharing with NLM this account of her recent meeting with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI; on this occasion, she...

Birthday Prayers #1: Prayer of the Day for Friday, April 28, 2017

Catholic Online - Featured News - Apr 27, 2017 at 2:35 pm

For the Birthday of a family member Heavenly Father, We praise You for all Your gifts to us. In a special way, We thank You for (name). ...

Daily Readings for Friday, April 28, 2017