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IMAGE: CNS photo/David Maung By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The archbishop who chairs the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities cheered news that the abortion rate in the United States continues to shrink, as does the number of abortions overall. "I am gratified that the number of abortions in the United …

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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From the beach town of New Smyrna, Florida, just a stone’s throw away from Daytona Beach, Rich Varano never imagined his unique talent of sculpting sand would take him to the heart of Christianity. Varano is the artistic …

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IMAGE: CNS photo/ Kim Kyung-Hoon By David Agren MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The chaotic scene in Tijuana Nov. 25 — when migrants, including women and children, were repelled from the U.S. border with tear gas — prompted the closure of one of the world’s busiest border crossings. It also showed …

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IMAGE: CNS photo/Sivaram V, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The International Union of Superiors General has called on women religious who have suffered abuse to come forward and report it to their congregations and church and state authorities. "If the UISG receives a report of abuse, we …

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Dear Friends in Christ, As you may know the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered in Baltimore for our fall Plenary Assembly. We looked forward with great anticipation to the opportunity to take further steps to eradicate the grave evil of sexual abuse from our Church, in particular …

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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The desire to spend vast amounts on shopping and needless extravagances can prevent Christians from being generous with others, Pope Francis said. "Consumerism is a great disease today. I am not saying that we all do this, no. …

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It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to give back. This year, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati sets sail on their first #iGiveCatholic campaign. Here’s what you need to know: All funds collected go directly to the parishes, high schools, and organizations listed. Here’s your 2018 #iGiveCatholic primer. Simply click on the name …

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By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Nov 23, 2018 / (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican announced Friday Pope Francis’ selection for the organizing committee of the Vatican’s February meeting of bishops on abuse prevention. Among the group named is Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago. The gathering, which will take place Feb. 21-24, …

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IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis visits Panama for World Youth Day in January, he will meet with young people not able to attend the festivities: some in jail and with some living with HIV. He also will dedicate the altar …