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Muslims, Catholics build bridges during week of fun, faith at camp
The smiles spread spontaneously, creating the kind of infectious joy that immediately connects people, no matter their backgrounds or faiths.
Pro-life groups begin national tour in Washington
A group of pro-life advocates from around the country gathered Sept. 28 in front of the steps of Supreme Court of the United States to announce the start of a national bus tour to rally others to support their cause.
Fans remember Miami Marlins pitcher with parade, prayers at Cuban shrine
South Florida's Cuban-American Catholic community and other Miami Marlins baseball fans planned to honor Jose Fernandez with prayers at the Cuban shrine and a public parade Sept. 28, a day before his private funeral.
Catholic Extension plans initiatives to aid church in Cuba, Puerto Rico
Catholic Extension plans to expand its outreach in the Caribbean region, funding church reconstruction in Cuba and expanding its century-long involvement in Puerto Rico in response to the island's ongoing debt crisis.
Vatican concerned about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
Pope Francis and the Vatican are concerned about continuing tensions on the Korean peninsula "on account of the nuclear tests carried out by North Korea," the Vatican spokesman confirmed.
Catholic University’s president urges ‘zeal’ in defending religious liberty
A pharmacy in Olympia, Washington, loses its court challenge to a state law requiring the owners to violate their religious beliefs by supplying emergency contraceptives.
Charlotte parishioners gather for prayer service, mourn protester’s death
Justin Carr's future looked bright. He had just celebrated his 26th birthday, started a new job, and was getting ready to settle down with his high school sweetheart and start a family.
Too much order in the Supreme Court? No thrills in upcoming docket
The expression "in like a lion out like a lamb" turns on its head when comparing the end of the Supreme Court's last term to the start of its new one Oct. 3.
Christians aren’t greater than God, must forgive as he does, pope says
God wants people to be merciful, which means forgiving others and giving freely with love, Pope Francis said.
Vatican revises norms for examining alleged miracles
In an effort to ensure transparency as well as historical and scientific accuracy, Pope Francis has approved revised norms for the Congregation for Saints' Causes regarding medical consultations on healings alleged to be miracles.
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