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  • Pope: Christians can work with atheists, cannot kill in God’s name

    May 23, 2013 2:08

    Pope: Christians can work with atheists, cannot kill in God’s name

    (CNS) Christians are called to welcome and cooperate with the good accomplished by members of other religions or no religion at all, promoting a culture of dialogue and peace, Pope Francis said Wednesday.

     
  • Vatican moves to clean up finances

    May 23, 2013 1:52

    Vatican moves to clean up finances

    (CNN) Pope Emeritus Benedict had made cleaning up the Vatican’s reputation for shady money a top priority, and Pope Francis is continuing the effort.

     
  • Tornadoes exact deadly toll; region needs ‘a lot of prayers right now’

    May 22, 2013 1:37

    Tornadoes exact deadly toll; region needs ‘a lot of prayers right now’

    (CNS) Even after the initial death toll was cut by more than half, the human and material devastation of a string of tornadoes that buffeted areas of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City May 19-20 was incalculable. “Our first concern is [...]

     
  • State Dept. report says countries have repressed religious freedom with laws

    May 22, 2013 1:32

    State Dept. report says countries have repressed religious freedom with laws

    (NYT) Countries around the world, including allies of the United States, have used laws on blasphemy and apostasy to suppress political opponents, the State Department said on Monday in an annual report chronicling a grim decline in religious freedom that [...]

     
  • Church Whistle-Blowers Join Forces on Abuse

    May 21, 2013 1:32

    Church Whistle-Blowers Join Forces on Abuse

    (NY Times) They call themselves Catholic Whistleblowers, a newly formed cadre of priests and nuns who say the Roman Catholic Church is still protecting sexual predators.

     
  • As BC graduates, Catholicism is alive and well on campus

    May 21, 2013 1:28

    As BC graduates, Catholicism is alive and well on campus

    (Washington Post) Catholicism is alive and well at Boston College. For many people, Boston Catholicism is synonymous with BC; with its beautiful campus; distinguished faculty; enthusiastic alumni; talented students; wealth of tradition; and, very visible Jesuit and Catholic presence.

     
 
 
 
 

Pope Francis requests prayers for China: (UCAN) Pope Francis today urged all Catholics around the wo... http://t.co/l1P9vrXZZp #catholic

 

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