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Zambian bishops rap government’s arrest of opposition leader

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:19 pm
The Catholic bishops of Zambia have criticized the arrest of an opposition-party leader, saying that police actions should not be used to “settle political scores.”

Venezuela: Vatican ready to offer mediation when parties are willing

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:15 pm
The Vatican remains willing to act as mediator in Venezuela’s political crisis, “if and when there are real conditions for dialogue,” Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas has...

Papal encouragement for Catholic Action

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:10 pm
Pope Francis met on April 27 with representatives of Catholic Action, who were in Rome for a conference marking the 150th anniversary of their organization.

Greatest Religious Freedom Defense Ever.

Creative Minority Report - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:10 pm
So it turns out that using the religious freedom defense when you stand accused of slinging Heroin doesn't work. I know, right? Who saw that coming?The innovative defense was used...

A Christian must be a ‘witness to obedience,’ Pope tells congregation

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:07 pm
Pope Francis told a congregation at daily Mass on April 27 that “a Christian is a witness to obedience,” not a status-seeker.

Virginia: Catholic religious-education teachers decline to affirm Catholic faith, resign

Catholic Culture - World News - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:03 pm
The Washington Post provides sympathetic coverage to Catholic religious-education teachers in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, who resigned their posts rather than takign an...

ALL women in Austria forced to wear Muslim headscarf?

Rorate Coeli - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:01 pm
In 15 years, Austria has lost 15% of it's population identifying as Catholics, dropping the overall Catholic population to just over half the country. That's a 1% loss per year....

Praise in the Parking Lot

CatholicMom.com - Apr 27, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Copyright 2017 Laura Mary Phelps. All rights reserved. I really hate everything about the grocery store. From the parking lot to the cashier line to the putting of bags in the...

Happy Birthday Universe!

What Does the Prayer Really Say? - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:52 am
Fun! This is from History: On this day in 4977 B.C., the universe is created, according to German mathematician and astronomer Johannes Kepler, considered a founder of modern...

Michigan Abortions Drop 2.8% as 756 Babies Saved From Abortion

LifeNews.com - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:46 am
Statistics published by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services show induced abortions in Michigan declined by 2.8 percent from 2015 to 2016. A total of 26,395...

No, Lester Holt didn't used to be the lead singer at his church. He used to lead SINGING

GetReligion - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:45 am
On its website as I type this, celebrity magazine US Weekly features an "exclusive" profile of "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt. Right under a report that "Kim Kardashian...

UN official threatens US government: don’t repeal Obamacare

LifeSiteNews - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:39 am
The Human Rights Commission claims America would breach international agreements if the former president's healthcare plan is scrapped.

A presence for those in need

The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:26 am
In the last set of considerations of “The Spiritual Exercises,” St. Ignatius of Loyola suggests a series of meditations on Jesus’ resurrection. As the retreatant considers the...

There's at Least One

Saint Louis Catholic - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:25 am
As part of my preparation for total consecration to Jesus through Mary according to the St. Louis de Montfort method, I'm using an excellent book from Angelus Press as the basis...

The Faith Community & Climate Change

Commonweal - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:14 am
The Faith Community & Climate Change By John GehringApril 27, 2017 Earlier this week, Commonweal contributing editor John Gehring spoke with Dan Misleh, the executive director...

St. Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr

Big C Catholics - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:08 am
April 28th, is the optional memorial of Saint Peter Chanel (1802 – 1841), the 19th century priest, missionary and martyr. Sometimes, we are called to be the planters of seeds that...

Shocking Planned Parenthood Expose’ Video: Women’s Health Care Down 60-70%, Abortions Up 27%

LifeNews.com - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:06 am
A shocking new Planned Parenthood expose’ video shows the business of the abortion business is abortion. The organization Live Action put together a video analysis of Planned...

Lwanga honoree: Youth ministry is about taking the ‘ink off paper and making it walk’

Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:05 am
Corliss Cox knows what it's like to do youth ministry with no money and no plan — and nothing but an intense trust in God and the ability to step out in faith. Those were...

Holy water imparts God’s blessings

The Compass (Green Bay, WI) - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:05 am
The Living Rite column explores what you will see, hear, taste, touch or smell while at church this weekend. We all love April showers. During Easter, we have April showers in...

5 Cinco de Mayo family recipes

Aleteia - Apr 27, 2017 at 11:00 am
Throw a dinner fiesta! These quick dishes will delight kids and adults: from taco pizza to chicken enchiladas.Every week we give ourselves an excuse to indulge in cheese dip,...
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