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Crises in Africa Continue: Ongoing violence in South Sudan and Central African Republic
UN peacekeepers struggle to contain two ongoing crises in Africa as the New Year begins.
Francis Pushes Revisions on ‘Outdated Norms’: New rules on relations between bishops, religious orders
New rules to promote greater appreciation of religious orders’ distinctive missions.
Francis in the church of the Gesù: Celebrating a new Jesuit saint
This morning, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the mother church of the Jesuit order, the church of the Gesù, to mark the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus and to give thanks for the enrollment of the first Jesuit to be ordained a priest, Peter Faber, S.J., in the list of the saints. In his
Rocky Mountain High?: Parents raise concerns about ‘recreational’ marijuana
Some parents are voicing concerns about how children may be affected by easy access to pot.
USCCB President Asks Obama for Exemption : Seeks break from fines over ACA compliance
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz seeks a break from fines over compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
UN: Sudan Situation ‘Dire’
The United Nations moved on the diplomatic and military fronts on Dec. 30 to douse the flames of conflict in South Sudan, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urging the government to free political prisoners to facilitate talks with rebels and the Security Council holding a crisis meeting o
Vatican Push to End Syrian War : Will host top world leaders in January
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Egyptian Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei are among the key political experts invited by the Vatican for a one-day meeting aimed at promoting a cease-fire in Syria, the protection of Christians there and a transitional and unified government.The Va
ACLU Strikes Again: Report claims women’s reproductive health limited by Catholic hospitals
Report claims women’s reproductive health limited by Catholic hospitals.
What’s Left Out of the Budget?: Catholic leaders repeated call to Congress to help poor in 2013
Bishops press for a budget that does not adversely affect poor people.
