A major study of the values and aspirations of Latino youth paints a portrait of optimism and enthusiasm in the face of significant struggles.
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The convicted killer of Sister Dorothy Stang, a missionary to Brazil from the United States, withdrew his request for a new trial on Dec. 9.
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Shelter From the Storms
during her sabbatical from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., is a fellow at the Commission on International Religious Freedom. How quickly things change. First, Jesus’ birth is celebrated by the Magi and angels. Then the celebration is cut short, as Christ and his family
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” Tragic Week for African Missionaries Priests in South Africa are targets for robbers because they are believed to have money, several clerics said after a French missionary became the fourth priest to be murdered in the country during 2009. Five people, including three teenagers, have been arrest
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Irish Cardinal ‘Ahead of His Time’
Cardinal Cahal Daly was remembered for his “sustained efforts in the promotion of justice and peace in Northern Ireland.”
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This year’s Vatican Christmas tree is from the Wallonia region of Belgium.
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Conflict Quickly Heats Up U.N. Climate Conference
Negotiators from small nations were outraged when an agreement was leaked that included generous emissions for industrialized nations.
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Amid Rising Violence, Catholics Plan Quiet Christmas
“We shall discover the meaning of Christmas in a quiet way and hope for the return of harmony and peace,” said Archbishop Lawrence Saldanha of Lahore.
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How Much Are Health Execs Worth?
Thirty faith-based institutional investors are using their shareholder clout to urge 21 health companies to disclose the compensation packages for their top executives.
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District Votes For Same-Sex Marriage
“As the legislation moves forward, the Archdiocese of Washington will continue its dialogue with the council,” said Susan Gibbs, spokeswoman for the archdiocese.