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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, is pictured in Rome May 6, 2018. In a move that may signal Pope Francis' plan for the reform of the Roman Curia is close to completion, the Vatican announced Dec. 8, 2019, the pope has named Cardinal Tagle prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope names Cardinal Tagle to lead evangelization congregation

Cindy Wooden
December 9, 2019
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In a move that may signal Pope Francis’ plan for the reform of the Roman Curia is close to completion, the pope has named Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.

In a 2014 file photo, an image of Mary is adorned with flowers at the foot of a tall Marian statue overlooking the Spanish Steps in Rome Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Rome's firefighters have observed the tradition every year since 1857. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Observation of Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be Dec. 9

George P. Matysek Jr.
December 6, 2019
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Catholics are encouraged but not obligated to attend Mass Dec. 9 in honor of the observed solemnity. As always, Mass attendance on Sunday is obligated.

Luke Goodrich, an attorney who represents the Little Sisters of the Poor in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the contraceptive mandate, has written a book, "Free To Believe," about the importance of religious liberty.
Luke Goodrich, an attorney who represents the Little Sisters of the Poor in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the contraceptive mandate, has written a book, "Free To Believe," about the importance of religious liberty. He is pictured in an undated photo. (CNS photo/Linda Petersen, Intermountain Catholic)

Religious freedom is a basic human right, says lawyer for Little Sisters

Catholic News Service
December 6, 2019
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As an attorney with Becket, a religious liberty law firm, Luke Goodrich is proud to be able to make a difference while earning a livelihood. He sees his work as a calling from God.

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