Archbishop calls ‘9 Days for Life’ a ‘powerful prayer initiative’
Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The novena “9 Days for Life” is a “powerful prayer initiative” for the end to abortion and for “the…
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Catholic parish of teen who escaped abduction credits power of prayer
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — For nearly three months, parishioners at St. Peter Catholic Church in Cameron were praying for the…
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Catholic groups, others criticize Trump for speech about border
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — No sooner had President Donald Trump finished his Jan. 8 nine-minute speech, his first such event…
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Shutdown won’t deter crowds from marching for life in nation’s capital
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Neither snow nor sleet— nor partial government shutdown— will keep pro-lifers away from the nation’s capital…
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Cardinal Wuerl wrote papal nuncio of abuse claims against predecessor in 2004
WASHINGTON — Church officials confirmed that Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, retired archbishop of Washington, had forwarded an allegation of sexual misconduct against his predecessor,…
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Despite high turnover, number of Catholics little changed in Congress
By Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In most election cycles, there may be 30 to 50 new members of Congress. For 2019,…
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Bishops describe their retreat as inspiring, Spirit-filled
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Although the weeklong retreat for U.S. Catholic bishops emphasized quiet reflection, several bishops spoke out on social…
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Keep bringing Christ to others, archbishop tells SEEK conference
By Sean Gallagher, Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila described the 17,000 mostly college students attending SEEK2019 in Indianapolis as…
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Seek Jesus, adore him, serve him and others, pope says on Epiphany
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — People find Jesus only through humble love, and once they find him, they are called…
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