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Religious Liberty
There Is No Freedom Without the Truth: Religious Freedom Day 2023
On January 16, the United States celebrates Religious Freedom Day. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for...
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Vatican
North Star: Technology needs an ethical guiding light, speakers say
Representatives of the Muslim, Catholic and Jewish faiths came together at the Vatican to sign a document calling for a code of ethics for the use of artificial...
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U.S. Bishops' Pro-Life Chairman Commends House for Passing "Born Alive" Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220 to 210 today to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 26).
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Evangelization
Evangelization is the 'oxygen' of Christian life, pope says
Pope Francis started a new series of talks on evangelization and "apostolic zeal" at his weekly general audience; he began by focusing on the importance of witness and...
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Pope Francis
Church's mission is seen in care for the sick, pope says in message
In his message for World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis said the Bible shows how the sick always are at the center of the Lord's love and concern and the same should be...
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U.S. Bishops’ Annual Collection for the Church in Latin America
At Masses on January 21-22, Catholics in parishes across the United States will have the opportunity to support ministry among their poor and suffering neighbors in...
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Pope Francis
Peace requires a 'defense of life,' pope tells ambassadors
In his annual "state of the world" speech to ambassadors Jan. 9, Pope Francis highlighted the connection between working for peace and protecting human life from...
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Pope Francis
Faith involves questioning, risks, adoring Jesus, pope says on Epiphany
Like the Magi, Christians need to ask questions, set off on a journey and learn to worship Jesus, Pope Francis said in his homily Jan. 6, the feast of Epiphany.
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U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Dismayed by Continued Reliance on Harmful Policies Over Humane Solutions
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Abortion
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Denounces FDA Action on Chemical Abortion Pill
On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the loosening of safety requirements to allow retail pharmacies, through a simple certification process...