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Pope Francis’ Popularity: Too Much of a Good Thing?

These days, Pope Francis is the iconic Pope of the 21st century, with his revolutionary views and assertions on age-old issues that the Catholic Church has contended with, including abortion, civil...

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Could the Catholic Church Support Civil Unions?

In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, an Italian magazine, Pope Francis has indicated that one day the Catholic Church could support civil unions. The interview  – which also discussed many...

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Philippines’ Reproductive Health Law Confirmed By Supreme Court

On April 8, the Philippines Supreme Court upheld a reproductive health law that has been at the center of a wide debate and major controversy. One of the main components of the law includes the...

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Elton John on Religion: Describes Pope Francis as ‘My Hero,’ and ‘Fearless’

Elton John called Pope Francis “my hero” for his compassion and push to accept gays in the Catholic church at his annual AIDS benefit in New York. The famous singer and activist Elton John has...

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Is the Catholic Church Experiencing Exponential Growth or Declining?

A comparative analysis on the contrasting poll results on the world population of Catholics. The Catholic Church is composed of one of the biggest, most influential populations in the United States...

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Catholic Nuns in PA Set Up Chapel at Proposed Pipeline Site

Environmental activism by Catholic nuns in Pennsylvania. The Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project has been greeted with great public opposition especially in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Many residents...

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The first cathedral for Mother Teresa is consecrated in Kosovo

Tens of Thousands Come for Ceremony 1997 was the year in which we lost Mother Teresa. Both Christians and Muslims came together on the 20th anniversary of her death to consecrate a cathedral dedicated...

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Elton John on Religion: Describes Pope Francis as ‘My Hero,’ and ‘Fearless’

Elton John called Pope Francis “my hero” for his compassion and push to accept gays in the Catholic church at his annual AIDS benefit in New York. The famous singer and activist Elton John has...

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Is the Catholic Church Experiencing Exponential Growth or Declining?

A comparative analysis on the contrasting poll results on the world population of Catholics. The Catholic Church is composed of one of the biggest, most influential populations in the United States and...

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Catholic Nuns in PA Set Up Chapel at Proposed Pipeline Site

Environmental activism by Catholic nuns in Pennsylvania. The Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project has been greeted with great public opposition especially in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Many residents...

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The First Cathedral for Mother Teresa is Consecrated in Kosovo

Tens of Thousands Come for Ceremony 1997 was the year in which we lost Mother Teresa. Both Christians and Muslims came together on the 20th anniversary of her death to consecrate a cathedral dedicated...

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Says Catholicism Most Science Friendly Religion

Renowned Physicist Concurs that Catholicism Played a Key Role in the Progress of Science In a recent airing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, famed physicist and understanding. Tyson, who also...

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Southern Baptist Convention Investigation Uncovers Over 700 Victims of Sexual...

Over 300 church members have been accused The said investigation is being published in three parts, with the first of the three installments published on February 10. The report stated approximately...

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How Pope Francis was Selected to Lead the Catholic Church: An Interview with...

How Pope Francis was chosen, the problems he inherited from Benedict XVI, and how Francis represents “a number of firsts.” The election of Pope Francis on March 13, 2013 was a pivotal moment in the...

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Pope Francis calls out Catholic Church for Focus on Gay Marriage, Abortion...

Pope Francis, elected in March, called out the Catholic Church’s focus on Gay Marriage, Abortion and Contraception Issues, saying, “The teaching of the church, for that matter, is clear and I am a son...

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Could the Catholic Church Support Civil Unions?

In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, an Italian magazine, Pope Francis has indicated that one day the Catholic Church could support civil unions. The interview  – which also discussed many...

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Is the Catholic Church Experiencing Exponential Growth or Declining?

A comparative analysis on the contrasting poll results on the world population of Catholics. The Catholic Church is composed of one of the biggest, most influential populations in the United States and...

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Has ‘Nostra Aetate’ stood the test of time?

New release from Pim Valkenberg on the 50-year legacy of Nostra Aetate. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie Poucher Harbin for ISLAMiCommentary Has Nostra Aetate – the Catholic Church’s declaration on...

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What Happened at the Council of Nicaea? by By L. Arik Greenberg

I often hear people speak in hushed and conspiratorial tones — as if they were divulging a well-guarded secret — about how the Catholic Church changed the entire tenor of true Christianity following...

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Could the Catholic Church Support Civil Unions?

In a recent interview with Corriere della Sera, an Italian magazine, Pope Francis has indicated that one day the Catholic Church could support civil unions. The interview  – which also discussed many...

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