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Pope Francis appoints American layman Greg Burke as Vatican spokesman
Gerard O’Connell
For the first time ever, the Vatican will have a man and a woman as the voice of the pope and the Holy See.
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Bishop Farrell of Dallas decries gun violence in wake of shootings
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“Please pray for the police officers shot in Dallas, & for the souls & families of Philando Castile & Alton Sterling,” Farrell posted last night.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington is seen July 4 prior to the closing Mass of the Fortnight for Freedom. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard)
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Bishops urge Congress to pass conscience protections
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“These disturbing new actions to force healthcare providers to participate in the destruction of human life cry out for an immediate federal remedy."
Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich addresses parishioners of St. Martin de Porres Church on the city's west side during Mass May 1. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World)
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Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Cupich to key role in naming U.S. bishops
Gerard O’Connell
This important Vatican congregation's main task is to identify and propose suitable candidates to the pope to be bishops.
Pro-life supporters pray at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court June 27 during protests in Washington. In a 5-3 vote that day, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down restrictions on Texas abortion clinics. (CNS photo/Michael Reynolds, EPA)
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Platform proposal on Hyde Amendment challenged by Pro-Life Democrats
Michael J. O’Loughlin
“What kind of relationship is the Democratic Party going to form with people of faith and faith communities?"
Journalist Emiliano Fittipaldi walks to his trial April 6 at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)
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Vatican prosecutors seek prison for 'Vatileaks II' defendants, but papal pardons are likely
Gerard O’Connell
Two Vatican or prosecutors asked for prison sentences on July 4 for a Spanish monsignor, an Italian public relations professional and an Italian layman.
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