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Saving lives must be first concern of immigration policy, pope says
April 11, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The defense of the life, dignity and human rights of migrants and refugees must come before any other question when enacting migration policies, Pope Francis said. “The defense of human beings knows no limits,” the pope said in an interview with the journal of the Department for Civil Liberties and Immigration of the […]
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Georgetown to rename buildings honoring a slave, black teacher
April 10, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Georgetown University has chosen April 18 as the date to rename two buildings on campus previously named for priests who sold 272 women, children and men into slavery for financial gain in 1838. The Jesuit university based in Washington announced that the process will begin with a spiritual ceremony honoring the slaves prior to […]
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Bishops urge Congress to take bipartisan approach on health care reform
April 10, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Now that lawmakers have withdrawn the American Health Care Act, Congress must “seize this moment to create a new spirit of bipartisanship” and make “necessary reforms” in existing health care law to address access, affordability, life and conscience, said three U.S. bishops’ committee chairmen. The GOP bill was removed from consideration by the House […]
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No secret: Last three popes share close bond to Fatima
April 10, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Recent popes have had a special affection for Our Lady of Fatima, but no pope’s connection can match that of St. John Paul II. “We cannot forget that he was saved by Our Lady of Fatima from the assassination attempt here in St. Peter’s. This is fundamental and central. It is never forgotten,” […]
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Mercy Care Chamblee clinic to open April 18
April 6, 2017CHAMBLEE—The Mercy Care Chamblee clinic recently received approval from DeKalb County to open its doors to patients after an unexpected delay pushed back the ribbon cutting. Mercy Care representative Diana Lewis said they are expecting to open the doors at the new clinic on Tuesday, April 18, two months later than initially planned. The clinic […]
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Run for John in Dalton honors young man’s love of faith, running
April 6, 2017DALTON—St. Joseph Church in Dalton honors the memory of a young runner by hosting an annual road race with proceeds funding college scholarships for youth. The 10th annual Run for John will held on Saturday, April 29, with participants gathering for the start at 8 a.m. at the church, located at 968 Haigmill Lake Road. […]
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Magnificat celebrates 25th anniversary May 6 as founders give witness
April 6, 2017ATLANTA—The May 6 Magnificat meal will be the 100th held in Atlanta and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Atlanta chapter of the international Catholic women’s ministry. A special invitation is extended to those who have served in the ministry in the past, to past speakers, and to all those who […]
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‘A United Kingdom’ focuses on history, with a strong moral component
April 6, 2017NEW YORK (CNS)—The historical drama “A United Kingdom” (Fox Searchlight) tells the story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), an African royal who faced down mid-20th-century racial prejudice to marry Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white office worker he met in post-World War II London. Seretse and Ruth cross paths at a dance where they discover […]
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HBO’s ‘Abortion: Stories Women Tell’ has unmistakable pro-choice slant
April 6, 2017NEW YORK (CNS)—TV viewers may not want to watch a program showcasing pro-life supporters and proponents of keeping abortion legal shouting heedlessly at each other. Nonetheless, HBO premiered Tracy Droz Tragos’ new documentary, “Abortion: Stories Women Tell,” 8-9:35 p.m. EDT on April 3. Tragos’ previous films include “Rich Hill,” which she co-directed with her cousin, […]
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Local parish leaders gain insights on reaching millennials
April 6, 2017SMYRNA—Nearly everyone has a smartphone, which has become the new cathedral, the center of culture, a repository of memory, an expression of identity, in addition to being a wonder of technology. Speaking in the archdiocese on March 30, some scholars from Notre Dame University questioned if these touchscreen gadgets are creating a hunger in digital […]