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January 19, 2012

Israelis uncover remains of two walls of ancient Jerusalem

JERUSALEM – Israeli archaeologists uncovered the remains of two distinct southern walls of ancient Jerusalem on Mount Zion, establishing the size of the city during Jesus’ time as well as during the Byzantine period.

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January 19, 2012

Biblical scholars provide pope with research, advice on Scriptures

VATICAN CITY – Just as a president turns to his economic or military advisers for expert opinions on issues in those areas, the pope has his own team of biblical scholars for research and advice about the Scriptures.

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January 19, 2012

How the Cafeteria Opened

Last week’s column waded into the controversial territory of contraception, the Church’s firm, steady and – I would claim – infallible teaching on the openness to every marital act to both the unitive and procreative meaning that God wills for marital love. The occasion was the recent 40th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s landmark encyclical,...

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January 19, 2012

St. Peter Claver is 120 years strong

St. Peter Claver Parish can rightfully be called “The Mother Parish” of West Baltimore African-American Catholics. Founded in 1888 by the Mill Hill Josephite Fathers, this church, specifically for African-Americans, was the first of its kind in West Baltimore.

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January 19, 2012

‘Big sister’ keeps 100-year-old nun in high spirits

She’s a full six years younger than 100-year-old Sister Joachim Scally, R.S.M., but that doesn’t stop Sister Kateri Sullivan, R.S.M., from proudly calling herself Sister Joachim’s “big sister.”

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January 19, 2012

St. Francis teacher remains young at heart

The motto at St. Francis of Assisi School in northeast Baltimore attests that “it’s not just school – but a way of life.”

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January 19, 2012

Suggestions for hospice care

Question: My friend’s mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The doctor said her mother will probably only live for about six more months. He suggested they arrange hospice care. My friend and her family are distraught. What do you suggest?

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January 19, 2012

Wonderful column on ‘Humanae Vitae’

What a wonderful column on “Humanae Vitae” by Archbishop O’Brien (CR, Aug. 28). Praise God! It brought me to tears that finally someone has the courage to publicly proclaim and defend “Humanae Vitae.” In the 40 years since it was published in 1968, I have never heard it mentioned from a pulpit.

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January 19, 2012

Editorial reflects uncertainty regarding labor

The editorial, “U.S. workforce continues to evolve,” (CR, Aug. 28) reflects the uncertainty we all feel about the value and dignity of our labor. It rightly praises the Catholic Church for its steadfast embrace of workers’ rights. Bombarded by the virtues of the “free market” since the 1980’s, and urged to accept its omnipotence and...

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January 19, 2012

Parental notice law back on California ballot, faces well-funded foes

SAN FRANCISCO – Pro-life groups are asking California voters to approve a measure that would prohibit abortions involving underage girls until 48 hours after a parent or other family member has been notified.

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