Global Church News
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Ultimate freedom means choosing the good, bishop says
Jun 30, 2014
Bishop James Conley joined other religious leaders in Lincoln, Neb. for a prayer service for religious liberty, reminding those present that choosing goodness is what constitutes ultimate freedom.
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Vatican releases outline for October synod on the family
Jun 27, 2014
Divided into three parts, the Vatican's newly released outline that will drive discussion during the upcoming synod touches on the nature of families and current challenges they face.
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Chaldean priest says little hope for Christians in Iraq
Jun 26, 2014
It has been more than four decades since Father Michael Bazzi left his home country of Iraq. But the plight of Christians there at the hands of militant Muslim groups remains at the forefront of his mind.
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Sacred art evangelizes hearts, Catholic experts say
Jun 24, 2014
Two sacred art experts have stressed the importance of the Catholic visual arts in the new evangelization, saying the arts have the potential to change individual lives, and cultures as a whole.
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Fraternity of Saint Peter celebrates life of slain Phoenix priest
Jun 23, 2014
The twin steeples of Sacred Heart Catholic Church tower over the green summer cornfields just outside of Paxico, Kansas.
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World Meeting of Families shows man's destiny is love, official says
Jun 20, 2014
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family urged the U.S. bishops to help share the message that the 2015 World Meeting of Families is intended to show that man is made for love.
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Marriage stabilizing for society, activists proclaim
Jun 20, 2014
Political leaders told crowds at the March for Marriage to not be afraid to speak the truth about marriage and the unique and essential role both a father and a mother play in a child’s life.
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Gates abortion funding drop met with praise, caution
Jun 19, 2014
Although Melinda Gates' recent announcement that her charitable group will axe abortion funding has drawn praise, concern remains over money being funneled into projects that undermine human dignity.
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Christians, Shias face uncertain future in face of Iraqi violence
Jun 18, 2014
In the midst of advances by Sunni insurgents, Iraq’s remaining Christian community and the country’s majority- Shia population face threats to their future, and continued violence.
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Illinois nuns take legal action against bordering strip club
Jun 18, 2014
The Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo have taken legal action against a giant “adult entertainment” club built in their backyard – despite state law which prohibits such facilities within 1,000 feet of a place of worship.
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