Part of the church’s role can’t help but stem from lessons learned in the abuse crisis.
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State courts hear oral arguments on religious exemption for contraceptive coverage
The lawsuits aim to take away the exemption granted in October to the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious employers allowing them to refuse to cover contraceptives for their employees on moral grounds.
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Dec. 18: Planning the work, working the plan
A reflection for the third Monday of Advent
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Pope Francis celebrates his 81st birthday
Pope Francis celebrated his 81st birthday today with kids being treated at the Vatican’s free pediatric clinic
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Pope Francis celebrates his 81st birthday
Pope Francis celebrated his 81st birthday today with kids being treated at the Vatican’s free pediatric clinic
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Pope Francis on 81st birthday: “Do not take Jesus out of Christmas!”
25,000 children and pilgrim sang the pope “Happy Birthday” today in St. Peter’s Square.
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Dec. 17: Reflecting Christ’s light
A reflection for the third Sunday of Advent
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Dec. 16: Attention! Attention!
A reflection for the second Friday of Advent
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Pope Francis will extend the commission for the protection of children for 3 more years
Pope Francis will renew the mandate of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors for another three years, informed sources told America this week.
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Father James Martin explains what can get lost in translating Scripture
Making ancient Scripture sensible in contemporary languages will always prove a hazard-heavy challenge.