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Actress Whoopi Goldberg Brings ‘Sister Act’ Swag for Her Meeting With Pope Francis
After trying in vain to meet with Pope Francis for 11 years, famed Hollywood actor Whoopi Goldberg finally got a private audience with the pontiff on…
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A “Sea Change For American Democracy?” – Battle Lines Drawn Over America’s First Religious Public School
It violates Oklahoma state law and Oklahoma’s constitution which forbids the use of taxpayer funds or property from being used, directly or indirectly for the use…
Catholicism
Nicaragua Frees 12 Catholic Priests Under Vatican Agreement
The government of Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests and sent them to Rome in accordance with a deal forged with the Vatican. In a…
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Pope Opens Vatican Summit on Future of Catholicism
The Vatican has initiated a highly awaited summit focused on renewing the Catholic Church—a monthlong event in which both bishops and laypeople are likely to be…
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Denver Archdiocese Files Lawsuit Over Catholic Preschool Program’s LGBTQ Exclusion
The Archdiocese of Denver and a pair of Catholic parishes have filed a lawsuit against Colorado, contending that they have been unfairly barred from participating in…
Catholicism
Princeton Philosopher Compiles Progress in Animal Rights in Updated Edition of Seminal Book
Nearly half a century after he helped raise global awareness about animal welfare and inspired the animal rights movement with the publication of his book, Animal…
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Pope Francis Unites with Religious Leaders in Mongolia to Advocate for Peaceful Coexistence
During the first papal visit to Mongolia, Pope Francis held an interfaith gathering with representatives from 11 diverse faiths as he sent a message promoting peace,…
Catholicism
Crowds Assault Churches in Pakistan Following Allegations of Quran Desecration
Hundreds of men attacked Christian communities and torched churches in a town in Pakistan on August 16 following accusations against two Christians of desecrating the sacred…
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Pope Francis Calls on Youth to Combat Economic Injustice and Safeguard the Environment
Speaking at a university campus and later a seaside town during a five-day trip to participate in a youth gathering in Portugal, Pope Francis urged students…
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America’s First Religious Public School Hits Legal Roadblocks
With both sides citing religious freedom, what would be the first religious public charter school in the United States met its initial challenge—a lawsuit filed by…
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Cardinal Emphasizes Pope’s Devotion in Visiting Mongolia’s Small Catholic Community
As the countdown commences for the inaugural papal visit to Mongolia in early September, the highest-ranking Vatican official in the Asian nation has characterized the occasion…
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Newly Named Catholic Cardinal of Hong Kong Calls for Reconciliation, Increased Hope for Youth
A Hong Kong bishop whom Pope Francis personally selected to be included in the newest group of cardinals within the Catholic Church has expressed his desire…