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Saint Joseph High School holds Christian Service Camp
SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph High School held its second annual Christian Service Camp on July 9-10. More than 60 students participated in this year’s camp. “Christian Service Camp is […]
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Executive order prohibits firing of gays by U.S. government, contractors
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Barack Obama’s executive order of July 21 has installed workplace rules forbidding the firing of gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people by the […]
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Pope calls for prayers as militants chase all Christians out of Mosul
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the last Iraqi Christians in Mosul fled the city, Pope Francis urgently called for prayers, dialogue and peace. “Violence isn’t overcome with […]
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Pope urges Israeli, Palestinian leaders to end Holy Land hostilities
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Expressing his serious concerns over the escalating violence in the Holy Land, Pope Francis telephoned Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud […]
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Pope prays for victims of downed plane, urges peace in Ukraine
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Though exactly what happened to Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 remained unclear, Pope Francis offered prayers for the 298 passengers and crew members who […]
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Vatican names Erlandson to committee to help revamp communications, media outreach
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Seven months after hiring a consulting firm to study the Vatican’s communications structures, the Vatican has set up an 11-member committee — which […]
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Bill that would overturn any restrictions on abortion termed 'radical'
By Winston Pierre WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Senate bill that would make it unlawful to restrict abortion services or the facilities that provide them is “the most radical pro-abortion bill […]
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Saint Joseph High School holds Christian Service Camp
SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph High School held its second annual Christian Service Camp on July 9-10. More than 60 students participated in this year’s camp. “Christian Service Camp is […]
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Votes fall short to move Senate bill forward in response to Hobby Lobby
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Senate July 16 voted to block consideration of a bill aimed at reversing the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Burwell v. […]
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Vatican names new bank president, restructures financial offices
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the restructuring of Vatican financial institutions moves into high gear, “our ambition is to become something of a model of financial management […]
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Bishop Rhoades Weekly Reflection — 33 Days to Morning Glory
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will offer a weekly reflection to accompany the ongoing 33 Days to Morning Glory Marian Consecration efforts in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Week one: St. […]
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Catholic owners of Indiana business hail high court ruling as victory
By Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Bill Grote jumped out of his chair when he saw a television report the day the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision regarding […]