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April 2, 2013

John Paul II Seen in Pope Francis, Vatican Official Reflects

Msgr. Slawomir said the two popes are similar in their openness, in their simplicity in approaching people and in their prayer.

April 2, 2013

Venezuelan Cardinal: Don’t Equate Human Leaders With Christ

Interim President Maduro called Hugo Chavez ‘the redeeming Christ of the poor of America.’

March 29, 2013

Panel Urges Awareness of Global Christian Oppression

Authors of a new book warned that the persecution of Christians affects those of other faiths as well.

March 29, 2013

Pro-Life Democrats Call for Broad HHS Mandate Exemptions

Democrats for Life of America supported the Affordable Care Act with the understanding that conscience rights would be protected.

March 28, 2013

North Dakota Bishop Praises New Laws Protecting Unborn Life

The new laws include bans on abortions performed after a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

March 26, 2013

Catholics Laud Passage of North Dakota Pro-Life Amendment

The North Dakota Legislature has taken historic strides to protect every human being in the state, paving the way for human rights nationwide.

March 26, 2013

Franciscan University Undaunted After HHS Suit Dismissed

U.S. district judge dismissed the case on March 22 on the grounds it lacked standing.

March 26, 2013

Pope App Tops iTunes Charts

Social media is a powerful means to reach out to both Catholics and non-Catholics.

March 22, 2013

Priest Kidnapped in Argentina Clears Pope of Accusations

Father Francisco Jalics was detained by officials who thought he was a Russian spy.

March 22, 2013

U.S. Help for Jailed Iran Pastor ‘Woefully’ Inept, Congressmen Charge

Six members of Congress urged the State Department to use the full resources of the U.S. government to free the Christian pastor.

March 21, 2013

Bishop Denounces Health Network’s Compliance With Mandate

Catholic health-care provider Avera made the decision to comply with the federal contraception mandate without seeking diocesan counsel or authorization.

March 21, 2013

Rome’s Mayor ‘Touched’ by Pope’s Simplicity

Gianni Alemanno said the Pope inspired him to reflect on being simple and pay more attention to people.

March 21, 2013

NY Bishops Meet With Cuomo, Reaffirm Stance Against Abortion

The the governor respectfully listened to the bishops’ concerns, but they did not agree on the abortion proposal.

March 21, 2013

Maryland Catholics Call Death Penalty Repeal a Pro-Life Victory

Pro-lifers are hopeful that all the effort focused on ending the death penalty will now be refocused on ending abortion in the Old Line State.

March 20, 2013

Pope Francis Honored in Special Buenos Aires Mass

Mass at the cathedral of Buenos Aires began a three-day period of prayer for Pope Francis.

March 20, 2013

Catholic Students Lobby at U.N. Commission on Women

The students hoped to stress the importance of human dignity and the family to members of the commission.

March 19, 2013

Architect Says Churches Must Be Beautiful to Reflect Faith

New book is meant to guide pastors, parishioners and architects as they set out to renovate or build new churches.

March 19, 2013

Congressional Delegates Praise Pope’s Loving Example

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., led a group of representatives to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass.

March 14, 2013

Knights of Columbus Voices Gratitude for Pope Francis

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and the 1.8 million members of the Catholic fraternal organization extend best wishes and prayers to our newly elected pope.

March 13, 2013

New Pope Lived Simple Life in Argentina

Pope Francis brings a pastoral approach to his ministry and is a man of prayer.

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