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Impact of sequestration felt outside of Washington political arena
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Pope calls human trafficking 'despicable, a disgrace'
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Gauchos and God: Pope draws life lessons from Argentine cowboy culture
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French priest, active Mason, removed from parish

A French priest has been removed from ministry after he refused to end his active involvement with a Masonic lodge. Father Pascal Vesin was asked by Bishop Yves Boivineau of Annecy to …

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Pope urges recognizing 'light of hope' in eyes of refugees

Human trafficking is “an ignoble activity, a disgrace to our society that calls itself civilized,” Pope Francis said in a May 24 address to the Pontifical Council of Migrants, which is …

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Avoid careerism, Pope counsels Italian bishops

The litmus test of pastoral ministry is the willingness give one’s life entirely to God, Pope Francis told the Italian bishops, gathered in Rome for their 65th assembly on May 24. The …

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Under house arrest, Chinese bishop uses social media to encourage pilgrimage

Imprisoned Bishop Ma Daqin of Shanghai used social media to lead the faithful in prayer on May 24 as Chinese Catholics observed the feast of Our Lady of Sheshan on May 24. Bishop Ma, …

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Israeli-Palestinian problem at base troubles in Middle East, says Jerusalem Patriarch

“There is no doubt that the Palestinian problem is the focus of all conflict in the Middle East for the last one hundred years. This is the truth that we cannot circumvent,” said …

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Archbishop Chaput urges Americans to 'wake up' on religious freedom

Philadelphia, Pa., May 24, 2013 / 01:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia says Americans need to awaken to threats against religious freedom given the new revelations about IRS targeting of religious groups and the continued burdens of the HHS mandate. “The day when Americans could take the Founders’ understanding of religious [...]

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Hobby Lobby lawyer encouraged by latest hearing

Denver, Colo., May 24, 2013 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The lawyer representing Hobby Lobby and its Christian owners in a lawsuit challenging the federal contraception mandate is heartened following the case's hearing before a federal appeals court. “We were encouraged by it; we were able to make our points forcefully, and we felt the [...]

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Daily Catholic Quote — From St. Ephrem

“O Lord and Master of my life, give me not the spirit of sloth, meddling, lust for power and idle talk. But grant unto me, Thy servant, a spirit of chastity (integrity), humility, patience and love. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see mine own faults and not to judge my brother. For [...]

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Texas passes law permitting Nativity scenes in schools

By margins of 145-2 in the state house and 29-0 in the state senate, Texas has passed legislation permitting public schools to display “a menorah or a Christmas image such as a nativity …

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