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Mural of pope looks out over New York’s Madison Square Garden Mass site

A 225-foot tall hand-painted billboard welcomes the pope, who will be in New York Sept. 24-26.

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Should I use my phone company’s cloud to spy on my daughter’s cell phone use?

For her own safety, she needs to know that you have the ability and the authority to search her phone – or her room, for that matter.

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There’s a wider acceptance of Catholicism in US political life

The improbability of a pope standing before a joint meeting of Congress indicates a comfort level between the two that wouldn’t have been imaginable several decades ago.

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Pope slips out of Vatican to get new glasses

Pope Francis slipped out of the Vatican for a personal — and very normal — errand: New glasses.

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Seeking forgiveness for abortion — or not

Not all Catholic women who have had an abortion feel shame or the need to seek forgiveness from a priest. Surely some have long been reconciled, in prayer and sorrow, with a merciful, forgiving,...

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Cardinal: Britons cry for a more generous response to migrants

Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster said shocking images of bodies washed up on beaches in the Mediterranean — including one of a drowned Syrian boy — are revealing “the human face of this suffering.”

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Tickets now required to get within 5 blocks of pope’s Mass

Want a close-up view of Pope Francis celebrating Mass in Philadelphia? Three weeks before his visit, planners have announced you'll need a ticket to do so.

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Are you a fallen RC, Catholic-connected, or a cultural Catholic?

A new Pew Research survey goes beyond the standard tally of how many people say their religious identity is Catholic, asking many original questions that Pew has not studied before.

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Iraqi archbishop: The plight of fleeing Christians makes him ‘quarrel with God’

The horrific experiences of the past year have led many Christians who fled to Irbil to move on to refugee camps with the intention of emigrating from the Middle East for good — something that saddens...

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ACLU suing to block Nevada from releasing public funds to religious schools

A Nevada education funding program that's considered the nation's broadest school choice initiative attracted its first legal challenge.

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Vatican says ex-envoy, charged with sexual abuse, has died

Jozef Wesolowski, 67, was found dead early Friday in the Vatican room where he has been held on house arrest; the Vatican said he died of natural causes.

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The Mischievous Mother

Experiencing something like this could drive you to, well, pray.

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A look at Catholic back-to-school … um, ‘fashion’

Death, taxes, and Catholic school uniforms: Some things in life are certain. Across the country, you can still find the same plaid jumpers, the buttoned shirts with ties, and the school sweaters that...

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Gun culture and Hollywood: Turning away from violence

Don’t make a steady diet of violent movies (TV shows, video games, etc.). Don’t immerse yourself in it. Limit your exposure — and, crucially, make nonviolent content a regular part of your diet. Here...

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The standoff over gay marriage licenses wears on, despite ruling

A Kentucky court clerk who says she cannot issue marriage licenses to gay couples because of her religious beliefs continues to defy court rulings ordering her to do so. And now the Supreme Court could...

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Northern Ireland first minister steps down amid impasse

The coalition government has been seriously weakened and may ultimately be suspended, leading to a restoration of direct British rule from Westminster.

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Some North Carolina magistrates say no to same-sex marriages

The magistrates' refusal to perform gay-marriage ceremonies comes amid a national furor unleashed by a Kentucky clerk's refusal to issue licenses to gay couples.

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Behind-the-scenes account of Vatican conflict coming in November

An Italian journalist's behind-the-scenes account of conflict between Pope Francis and opponents in the Vatican will be published in the US on Nov. 10.

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Catholic heritage sites in Pope Francis’ host cities: NYC, DC, Philly

For travelers with an interest in sacred places, here are some of the top Catholic heritage sites — including several on the pope's itinerary — in those cities.

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Joe Biden on faith and getting back up

His Catholic faith brings him solace, Vice President Joe Biden told Stephen Colbert Thursday night; comfort in the face of devastating loss.

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