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News Briefs: Feb. 4, 2018
Lord’s Prayer: Germans stick with wording; Italians to change at Mass ROME (CNS) — After special study, the German bishops’ conference decided to stick with the traditional wording in the […]
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National
New loan product preys on low-income persons
INDIANAPOLIS — A proposal to expand short-term loan products that prey on low-income persons advanced in the Indiana House. The Indiana Catholic Conference opposed the proposal. House Bill 1319 would […]
National
USCCB president calls for prayer after pair of school shootings
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston called for prayers for the victims killed and injured in a pair of school shootings in Kentucky and Texas. In a […]
Vatican
Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not “fake news” designed to further prejudices […]
National
Dreamer wants Congress to save DACA so she can minister at her parish
DREAMers: Countdown to crisis By Ruby Thomas and Jessica Able SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (CNS) — Holding the Lectionary high, Mirna Lozano processed into St. Dominic Church in late October during the […]
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Papal decree recognizes martyrdom in Algeria
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a bishop, seven Trappist monks and 11 other religious men and women killed by extremists in Algeria in the […]
National
Celebrating Mass for Eagles, Patriots a joy for East Coast priests
By Matthew Davis ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Catholic coaches and players of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles have clear game plans for making Sunday Mass in the […]
Vatican
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 26th World Day of the Sick February, 11, 2018
Mater Ecclesiae: “Behold, your son… Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (Jn 19:26-27) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Church’s service to the […]
National
Retired Archbishop Buechlein of Indianapolis dies at age 79
ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (CNS) — Retired Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein of Indianapolis, a Benedictine priest for 53 years, died Jan. 25 at age 79. His death was reported by St. […]
World News
News Briefs: January 28, 2018
Cardinal, archbishop praise HHS conscience protection policies WASHINGTON (CNS)— New policies put in place by the civil rights office of the federal Department of Health and Human Services won praise […]
National
Nutrition eligibility plan for reformed drug felons passes Senate
INDIANAPOLIS — A proposal to lift a ban on nutrition program eligibility for reformed drug felons advanced in the Senate. The Indiana Catholic Conference supports the measure. Indiana is one […]
National
Basilica title honors church’s role in diocese, nation’s founding
By Zoey Maraist ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) — The Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments declared St. Mary Church in Alexandria a minor basilica, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of […]