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Spanish church leaders criticize government plans on religion in schools

Spain's Catholic Church has voiced "deep concern" over plans by the new government to curb religious teaching and re-examine past accords with the Vatican.
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Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues

Churches and clergy in Nicaragua have come under attack for trying to protect populations protesting authoritarian rule.
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Events of 9/11 put successful broadcast journalist on path to diaconate

Deacon Greg Kandra's blog -- www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench -- has reached 20 million readers, averaging about 150,000 page views per month since 2007.
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For young women and religious, joy radiates at Fiat Days retreat in Emmitsburg

Fiat Days is an annual discernment retreat for young women, designed to help them pursue holiness in their lives.
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Team USA lacrosse abounds with Baltimore Catholic connections

Their championship pedigrees are among the reasons three players from Catholic institutions in Baltimore are on the roster of Team USA at the world championships in Israel.
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Montana dioceses restate policy on politics after criticism of priests at rally

Among the comments and emails the Montana dioceses have received, many said the "church/religion has no business being involved in politics."
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‘Parallel biography’ of Father Merton, Bob Dylan offers unique insights

The great thing about this book is that it runs circles around any mere biographical treatment of either Father Merton or Dylan. It makes connections between both men's lives.
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Unrest in Haiti delays return of youth mission to Baltimore Archdiocese

Nine youths and several adult chaperones who traveled on a mission trip sponsored by the archdiocesan Missions Office were delayed by protests.
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President Trump picks Judge Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Nominee

The nominee said if he is chosen to be on the Supreme Court he would "keep an open mind in every case."
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Work requirements to qualify for government aid: How well does it work?

In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that encouraged federal agencies to find ways to expand work requirements as a condition of receiving benefits.
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‘Humanae Vitae’ said rooted in respect church has for human dignity

Fifty years ago, an encyclical was released affirming a long-held teaching of the Catholic Church, yet it became one of the most controversial encyclicals in recent church history.
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Pope Francis advances sainthood causes of young teens

Pope Francis issued decrees advancing the sainthood causes of four candidates, including two young teenagers who heroically lived the Christian virtues.
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