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Dioceses ask for input from Catholics to prepare for synod
December 5, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—In the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., Catholics are being encouraged to do a little studying about church teaching and then weigh in on the preparation material for next year’s extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family. The Harrisburg Diocese is one of a handful around the country, including the Atlanta Archdiocese, that have online […]
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Archdiocese offers survey online for local Catholics
December 5, 2013ATLANTA—Archdiocesan Catholics can join people around the world in sharing thoughts about their real-life experiences of marriage and family life and the Catholic faith, particularly areas of difficulty, with their bishops and ultimately the Vatican. Pope Francis recently announced plans to convene an extraordinary Synod of Bishops next October on the theme of “The Pastoral […]
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In document, pope lays out his vision for an evangelical church
December 5, 2013VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In his first extensive piece of writing as pope, Pope Francis lays out a vision of the Catholic Church dedicated to evangelization in a positive key, with a focus on society’s poorest and most vulnerable, including the aged and unborn. “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), released by the Vatican Nov. 26, […]
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To go forth in evangelization, Pope Francis confronts the enemy within
December 5, 2013VATICAN CITY (CNS)—When the Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization met at the Vatican in October 2012, among the top items on the agenda was the threat of militant secularism in a post-Christian West. “It is as if a tsunami of secular influence has swept across the cultural landscape, taking with it such societal […]
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Syrian refugees: Aid agencies adapt as 1.6 million flood neighboring countries
December 5, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—With an estimated 6.5 million Syrians—one-third of the country’s population—displaced from their homes, aid agencies are scrambling to meet needs that go beyond traditional emergency assistance. T. Alexander Aleinikoff, the deputy high commissioner for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, told a Washington audience Nov. 22 that the influx of Syrians to adjoining countries—Jordan, […]
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High court to hear two cases on HHS mandate; declines employer case
December 5, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Nov. 26 to take up two cases that challenge provisions of the Affordable Care Act requiring employers to provide contraceptive coverage on behalf of for-profit companies whose owners object to the mandate for religious reasons. On Dec. 2, the court announced it had declined to hear the appeal of […]
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Lawsuit says USCCB health care directives led to woman’s negligent care
December 5, 2013DETROIT (CNS)—Lawyers for a woman who claims she suffered a miscarriage because of the way a Michigan Catholic hospital handled her case have filed suit on her behalf against the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops over its “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care.” The lawsuit was filed Nov. 29 in U.S. District Court […] Full Story
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Video Game ‘Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney—Dual Destinies’
December 5, 2013NEW YORK (CNS)—“Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney—Dual Destinies” (Capcom), the latest title the long-running “Ace Attorney” franchise for the Nintendo 3DS, explores conflicting legal moralities in a way mature gamers are likely to appreciate. Unfortunately, adult content keeps this new iteration from being an age-appropriate experience for most youngsters. Within the animated world portrayed here, the […]
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‘Play of Herod’ bowing out after this season’s performances
December 5, 2013CONYERS—“The Play of Herod,” a 39-year tradition, is staging its grand finale performance at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. The production, performed by Atlanta Camerata Theater, is among the earliest dramatic works in the Christian era. The manuscript for the play was compiled around 1200. The […]
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Holiday movie season features ‘cool’ new Disney film
December 5, 2013“Frozen” (Disney) NEW YORK (CNS)—Don’t let the title fool you—“Frozen” (Disney) is bursting with enough warmth and charm to defrost even the hardest Grinchy heart. Loosely based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale “The Snow Queen,” this 3-D animated musical is good-natured, overwhelmingly wholesome fare with something for everyone: Broadway-style show tunes, thrilling adventure, […]