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Researchers trying to determine how religion affects the brain

26 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Researchers are discovering how prayer, meditation, and religion affect brain activity. Scientists like Jeff Anderson, Julie Korenberg and Andrew Newberg have begun to delve into the effect private...

Donna Markham becomes first female leader of Catholic Charities USA

23 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

In a surprising turn of events, Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham has emerged as the anointed successor to Father Larry Snyder as head of Catholic Charities USA, the national office for Catholic...

Pope Francis says there is no need to breed “like rabbits”

21 Jan 2015
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Kyle Glatz

Pope Francis tells Catholics that, while the Church's opinions on contraception haven't changed, families should be responsible and not breed "like rabbits." Pope Francis’ recent trip to Asia seemed...

Pope Francis clarifies his “punch” line about Charlie Hebdo

20 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis received immense backlash after he claimed that freedom of speech ought to be limited in regards to religion, and he had to clarify his overly casual comment. Pope Francis had to explain...

Can Pope Francis increase church attendance in the Philippines?

19 Jan 2015
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Kyle Glatz

Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines has created a great deal of excitement throughout the nation, but will it lead to an increase in churchgoers, as hoped? National holidays are being declared and road...

Pope Francis says terrorists follow deviant forms of religion

16 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis denounces terrorists and religious extremists as followers of deviant forms of religion. Pope Francis, in response to the recent massacres in France, called religious extremism a "deviant...

Boko Haram attacks are deadlier, but where is the Western outcry?

15 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Boko Haram has become increasingly deadly recently, but many religious and African leaders question the West's commitment to solving this terrorist threat. Terrorist attacks by Islamist terrorist group,...

Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Philippines today

15 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

A visit to the Philippines is planned for Pope Francis, and it is causing quite the stir as thousands prepare for what is looking to be the biggest papal visit in a generation. The five day trip is set to begin...

Pope Francis plans to fight the battles against climate change and poverty

14 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis seems to have big plans for 2015, including universal negotiations on the environment and social inequality. Pope Francis is planning to issue quite a message, one that will be received...

Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Encourage Diversity

13 Jan 2015
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis' newly appointed cardinals reflect the new direction of diversity that the Pope wants to lead the Catholic Church. At the beginning of the month, Pope Francis appointed 20 new Cardinals...