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How has religion played a role in Donald Trump’s presidency?
A look at the religious moments in Trump’s presidency so far
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A priest discovered his baptism was invalid. Its ripple effects bring heartache and confusion to the entire church community
The Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking to contact anyone who may have received invalid sacraments after a priest of the archdiocese learned his own baptism as an infant 30 years ago was invalid.
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Survey: U.S. college students are learning less about religion
U.S. college students spend significant time learning about people of different races, political affiliations and sexual orientations.
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German bishops’ council will meet for the first time since Vatican parish document
The German Catholic news agency KNA notes the president of the bishops’ conference has so far been virtually the only bishop not to comment publicly on the document.
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Mexican parishes refocus aid responses as coronavirus pandemic drags on
Many parishes lack resources, having not received money in the collection basket because of suspended services.
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Abby Johnson and Nicholas Sandmann among Catholics to speak at Republican Convention
A number of prominent figures in conservative media will speak at the Republican National Convention, including anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson and Covington Catholic student Nicholas Sandmann.
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U.S. bishops praise NIH board’s votes not to fund most research proposals using fetal tissue
The bishops applaud the Trump administration “for moving NIH in a direction that shows greater consideration for medical ethics in research, and greater respect for innocent human life.”
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Makers of sacramental bread and wine take an economic hit due to Covid-19
Due to the global shutdown, sacramental wine and altar bread businesses have suffered as Covid-19 is preventing most indoor public celebrations of the Mass.
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Pontifical academy unveils effort to fight mafia’s ‘deviant spirituality’ of Mary
The figure of Mary is often distorted and exploited by criminal organizations as a way to make people more submissive and “turn them into slaves,” according to Father Stefano Cecchin.