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News Briefs: January 23, 2022
Vatican announces ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ as motto for Holy Year 2025 VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis approved “Pilgrims of Hope” as the motto for the Holy Year 2025. The […]
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Despite reducing poverty, expanded child tax credit’s future is uncertain
CNS — A few weeks before Christmas, Jessica Moreno and her three kids were able to move from her parents’ home in Wood Dale, Illinois, outside of Chicago, to their […]
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Newborn abandonment case prompts renewed emphasis on ‘safe haven’ efforts
In 20 years of community organizing, resulting in more than 300 cases of newborns saved from infant abandonment, Floridian Nick Silverio has never actually witnessed a criminal child abandonment in […]
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ICC backs bipartisan effort to limit ‘scourge’ of predatory lending
The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is among the strongest voices in a chorus of support for legislation that would cap the exorbitant interest rates charged by the payday lending industry. […]
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Ukrainian priests appeal for prayers, support as Russian threat grows
WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — Two priests in Ukraine asked Western church leaders for support, especially in anticipation of a widely expected Russian invasion. “While our TV news shows tanks and […]
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New postulator named for Father Peyton’s sainthood cause
EASTON, Mass. (CNS) — The Congregation of Holy Cross has appointed Valentina Culurgioni to be the new postulator for the sainthood cause of Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton. The congregation […]
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Praying weekly rosary at Planned Parenthood is ‘powerful,’ say students
By Dave Hrbacek HOPKINS, Minn. (CNS) – Every Monday morning at 7:45 during the school year, a long line forms in the school office at Chesterton Academy in Hopkins. Most […]
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Gomez: Imitate Rev. King’s ‘example, prophetic witness’ in work for justice
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged all people of goodwill to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. […]
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Pope appeals for peace in Kazakhstan, says prayer is not ‘magic’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With dozens of people reported dead and thousands detained in Kazakhstan, Pope Francis prayed for the victims and for a return of peace in the former […]
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Annual March for Life still on this year in Washington, D.C.
By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON (CNS) — The 49th annual national March for Life — with a rally on the National Mall and march to the Supreme Court Jan. 21 – […]
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News Briefs: January 16, 2022
Indian government reversal: Missionaries of Charity can get foreign funds NEW DELHI (CNS) — The Indian government has restored the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of the Missionaries of Charity, […]
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Bishop’s reflections prod readers’ spiritual lives in practical way
(CNS) — Sometimes when reading reflections, one can almost hear what the author is saying. When they are published, it’s as though the printed word is transformed into an audiobook. […]