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Ryan says he was ‘wrong’ about views on poor in latest talk at Georgetown

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Republicans strive for a country that is “open, diverse, dynamic” in a speech at Georgetown University.
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Religious communities affirm commitment to city peace effort

The men and women of religious orders operating in the archdiocese held their biannual Baltimore Forum April 21.
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Loyola University coach was mom first, then Baltimore lacrosse icon

Shannon Aikens wears the same uniform number at Loyola University Maryland of her mother, the late Diane Geppi Aikens.
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Pope says pastors must ‘serve, not use’ laypeople

Pastors are not conceding anything to the laity by recognizing their role in bringing the Gospel to the world; the laity are just as much members of “holy, faithful people of God” as the clergy, the pope said.
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Georgia teacher marries beau with her second-graders in the front row

Monsignor Corbett said “marriage really is a school of love,” explaining that it is the sacramental way to love each other more deeply.
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Mercy students mark anniversary of unrest with silent demonstration of peace and justice

“Our Mercy girls take what they’ve learned here, and they’re taking it out and building a better world,” Mary Beth Lennon said.
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Primarily independent

It’s Primary Tuesday in Maryland, and just about everyone on my social media feed is bombarding me with reminders to vote. I’ve even had several people tell me that if I don’t vote, I don’t have a right to complain. There’s just one problem: I can’t. I
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Vatican suspends outside audit while reviewing contract

Four months after announcing it had hired the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct an external audit of its finances, the Vatican has suspended the work underway.
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Interfaith prayer service calls for change on anniversary of Baltimore riots

Religious leaders from many faiths gathered April 25 in Baltimore because they have heard the cries of the people, and wish to respond.
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Shea Moisture: Skin and hair problems solved by nature — for babies, kids and moms

My boys and I suffer from both dry, sensitive skin and even drier, complicated hair. Typical, drug-store brand skin and hair products only make our problems worse. For years, I’ve struggled to find a company that makes soaps, lotions, shampoos and conditioners that offer us the gentle, yet rich moisture
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Winning Election Day

Our 6-year-old and I went and stood in line to vote.“Are we voting for the president of the United States?” my son asked.Yes, I told him. We are, but we have to vote again in the fall before we know who the next president will be.“Of the whole United States?”
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Ohio seminary approves changes to strengthen admissions process

Three initiatives designed to strengthen the admissions process at the Pontifical College Josephinum have been approved by the school's board of trustees.
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