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News Briefs: March 8, 2020
Never engage in dialogue with the devil, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians should follow the example of Jesus in the desert by never trying to dialogue with the […]
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Recording artist Dana headlines Lenten program on Great Catholic Music
CANTON, Ohio (CNS) — Great Catholic Music, a free Catholic music platform with over 16,000 downloads, is partnering with Irish Catholic recording artist Dana this Lent to bring listeners the […]
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Assisted-suicide legislation fails to gain traction – for now
Another effort to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Indiana has stalled at the Statehouse, but the Catholic Church and other pro-life advocates remain watchful for developments on both the state and […]
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Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Regular Massgoers in some parts of the country have been tracked using cellphone location data by at least one organization looking to turn out voters to support […]
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High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24 that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency […]
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Status report: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
WASHINGTON — In 2012, the Department of Homeland Security initiated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for certain undocumented individuals who came to the United States as children and […]
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Marriage preparation for previously married couples gives unique emphasis
By Barb Arland-Fye DAVENPORT, Iowa (CNS) — Each of the 12 couples participating in a recent marriage preparation program at the St. Vincent Center in Davenport shared a common experience […]
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News Briefs: March 1, 2020
Catholics ‘unfriend’ social media, choose ‘digital detox’ for Lent BALTIMORE (CNS) — No selfies. No cat videos. Not even an artfully composed photo of avocado toast. Come Ash Wednesday, Feb. […]
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Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
By Donis Tracy BOSTON (CNS) — The extra day that comes approximately once every four years is a way to adapt the calendar year to the astronomical year. But did […]
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Measure to protect pregnant employees among bills stalled
A bill designed to offer protections for pregnant women in the workplace is unlikely to move forward this year despite backing from the governor and a broad base of support […]
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Almsgiving: An overshadowed Lenten pillar has something to say
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When it comes to the three pillars of Lent, almsgiving is a little bit like the middle child, not always getting the attention that prayer and fasting […]
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Books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Here are some new books that might be useful for spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space for Lent 2020” by the Irish […]