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Elect a pro-life president

This in response to the article “Catholic may be heartbeat from the presidency” (CR,Aug. 28). I am deeply concerned that some readers may focus on the word “Catholic” and interpret the article as an endorsement of the Obama/Biden campaign. The headline should have read, “Pro-abortion Catholic may be heartbeat from the presidency.”
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Sister Mary Anne O’Connor, S.S.N.D.

A funeral Mass for Sister Mary Anne O’Connor, S.S.N.D., was offered June 12 in the chapel at Villa Notre Dame in Wilton, Conn. Sister Mary Anne died June 7; she was 89.
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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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Synod working document seeks creative response to hunger for Bible

VATICAN CITY – The working document for this fall’s Synod of Bishops on the Bible called for a creative pastoral response to a growing hunger among Catholics for the word of God.
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‘Learn to love like God’

A famous Irish comedian always ended his act by saying, “Live each day as if it were your last. And one day you’ll be right!”
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Biblical scholars trace historical events that shaped Catholic Bible

WASHINGTON – When Catholics think of the Bible, they often imagine a leather-bound book.
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Listen to church when voting

In Tony Magliano’s post election column (CR, Nov. 4), he stated that it was quite difficult in deciding who were the most ethical candidates. Unfortunately, Magliano seems to assume that Catholics can assign equal weight to all issues. However this is not true.
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Human trafficking: Modern-day slavery with high stakes

LIMA, Peru – In the bustling commercial town of Nueva Cajamarca, young women in tight skirts and midriff-baring tops watch curiously as a van bounces slowly down the dusty, rutted road. Catching sight of a local official in the vehicle, they dart into the open doorways of local bars.
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Seven deadly sins alive and well today, says Jesuit journal

ROME – The seven deadly sins are still key to understanding and healing the social and personal ills plaguing humanity today, said an influential Jesuit journal.
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Loyola’s Sellinger School ranked among world’s top executive MBA programs

While Loyola University Maryland is known for having one of the best business schools around, it’s nice to get a little international recognition.
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