The top 16 most-read LifeSite articles of 2016
Here are the most-read LifeSiteNews stories in 2016.
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Articles for Month: December 2016
Merry Christmas from LifeSite!
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Jesus, sin and Christmas
We are all sinners in this world, but through Christ's birth, death, and resurrection, each of us can be reconciled.
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The best Christmas gift is Christ’s Truth
My wish is for the world is to know and love Jesus Christ.
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Let’s not get Christmas confused with Easter
'Tis the season to be joyful and charitable and to give thanks.
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Trust in God’s plan
In spite of all the hardships that life throws at us, there is peace in knowing we are never alone.
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The star of Bethlehem – the pagan’s way to God
On Christmas, a star was born unto the world that defies scientific explanation.
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In the quietest moments, God speaks the loudest
Just as the helpless baby Jesus in the manger was at the center of the Nativity, Jesus is at the center of worship as an unassuming, tiny white host.
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The strange thing God did at Bethlehem (and in my family) when everything seemed to go wrong
When everything seems to be falling apart and nothing is going the way it should, I’m beginning to wonder if this just might be the time when God is doing some great, but hidden work.
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Mysteries abound as Christ’s tomb was opened for first time in centuries
Observers described various inexplicable phenomena.
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Cardinal Kasper: Amoris Laetitia is ‘clear,’ so ‘these dubia … do not exist’
Kasper is widely considered a close ally of the pope and a knowledgeable source about the pope’s agenda for the Church.
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Pro-life prisoner Mary Wagner will remain in jail for Christmas
But she is 'freer than all of us,' according to a nun who witnessed her arrest.
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Pro-life prisoner Mary Wagner loses groundbreaking appeal in case to prove humanity of unborn
The appeal judge dismissed every argument intended to establish that abortion is a 'crime against humanity.'
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Dubia Cardinal: Anyone who opens Communion to adulterers ‘is a heretic and promotes schism’
Cardinal Brandmuller says clergy have no right to alter Christ’s own teachings.
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Pro-life Christmas carolers save six babies in Orlando, more in other areas by touching hearts with their singing
The Pro-Life Action League and Pro-Life Action Ministries report an increase in participants this year.
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Knights of Malta rebuff Vatican: Investigation of our ‘internal’ matters is ‘unacceptable’
The Knights of Malta responded to the news that the Vatican will be investigating it after it fired an official for promoting contraception.
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New research rejects recent study that claimed anti-gay stigma shortens lives
Mark Regnerus of the University of Texas could not replicate the results of the previous study linking homosexual prejudice to a reduced lifespan.
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The pro-life Christmas story: We are stronger than our circumstances
Mary and Joseph are models of courage and faith.
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Weep not for pro-life prisoner Mary Wagner but become more like her
She is locked up in jail again, but there is freedom in sacrificing for the sanctity of life.
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Italy’s new education minister is not only a gender ideology promoter, but she lied about her degree
Valeria Fedeli listed incorrect information in her educational credits.
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U.S. Bishop rips Church teaching on homosexuality: ‘That was not Jesus’ approach’
The bishop says he is following Pope Francis' example by speaking for a gay activist group condemned by the Vatican.
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Postulator for Blessed Oscar Romero, two other El Salvador priests laicized for child sex abuse
Jesus Delgado was removed last year as the vicar general in his diocese after he acknowledged having sex with a minor girl more than 20 years ago.
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Pediatricians condemn National Geographic over 9-year-old ‘trans’ child on January cover
National Geographic is 'promoting a political agenda over science and the wellbeing of innocent children.'
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STDs are at an all-time-high, but liberals are ignoring the only proven solution: marriage
The government blames the increase on lack of funding but ignores the problem, which is non-marital sexual activity.
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Catholic group releases hard evidence of condom scandal behind Knights of Malta firing
New details have emerged about a Catholic charity distributing contraception.
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Pro-life Catholic mother Kellyanne Conway to serve as counselor to Trump in White House
The President-elect's campaign manager made it clear that she will continue to put motherhood as her priority
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North Carolina LGBT activists fail in latest bid to repeal bathroom privacy bill
A supposed 'compromise' to repeal HB2 fell through.
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Cardinal Marx opposes dubia: ‘Amoris’ is ‘not as ambiguous as some people claim’
'The pope wants that we look at reality with a new, pastoral view.'
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Pope launches investigation of Knights of Malta after they fired top official over condom scandal
According to a Vatican source, the probe will not focus on the condom issues.
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Polish pro-lifers’ new strategy to curb future abortions: Requiring autopsies on aborted babies
A proposal to perform autopsies on aborted babies would be a stopgap to reduce the number of medical exception cases.
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Refuting anti-Catholic falsehoods: Three scholars are willing deep-dive into history to defend the Church
The authors of three credible books take on the historical myths of World War II, the Crusades, and other events that modernists use to malign Catholics and Christians.
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Review of “Creation, Evolution, and Catholicism: A Discussion for Those Who Believe”
Anyone who still would have the temerity to make the bold proclamation that evolution is a fact is clearly out of the swim of things, writes Professor McInerney.
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Gender ideology is ‘destructive,’ ‘anti-human’ and must be opposed: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
The end result of gender ideology, like atheistic communism, is the destruction of Christian faith and morality, the bishops say.
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Pope: ‘Malicious resistance’ to my reforms that ‘takes refuge in traditions’ is from the devil
The Pope criticized 'resisters' to his reforms during his annual Christmas address, but left it ambiguous who he was targeting.
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Russian manufacturer scraps plan to produce condoms on holy site, will make diapers instead
Faithful Christians protested and the company actually benefited from the attention with an increase in demand for its diapers, which will be made instead at the plant.
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Catholic health educator fired for refusing to promote contraception, attend class at Planned Parenthood
Alexia Palma was forced to choose between her faith and her job. She choose her faith.
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No justice: UK abortion giant stays open after health inspection finds thousands of violations
The UK's Care Quality Commission recorded 2,634 'incidents' at MSI clinics between 2015 and 2016 and 'issued four warning notices.'
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Congressional panel urges prosecution of late-term abortionist for murder
He would snip 'the infant's spinal cord with scissors,' twist its head off, or use his finger or forceps to 'crush the soft spot on the infant's head.'
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When I was about 8, I learned that I was conceived in rape
Being conceived in rape, I have not felt less of a person. I thank my mother for giving me the opportunity to live.
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Yes, optimism is possible amidst our cultural ruin
There's an antidote for rampant abortion and gender confusion.
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Only 3 days left!
At this late hour, we must challenge all who have not yet donated to stand with us one more time!
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Public radio show draws third rebuke from Irish broadcasting authority for abortion bias
Public service broadcaster RTE received another warning notice on abortion support by The Ray D'Arcy Show.
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Couple complains they can’t find hospital to abort 30-week baby: Quebec promises it won’t happen again
'We want … that women would have access to it without real problems.'
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Catholic school’s legal battle continues over dismissal of former counselor, coach in gay ‘marriage’
A judge ruled that Kate Drumgoole's discrimination lawsuit against Paramus Catholic High School can proceed.
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Illinois judge halts state’s free speech assault on pro-life docs, clinics
Judge Eugene Doherty ruled that the state cannot compel a healthcare worker to refer a patient for an abortion.
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Real people are being hurt by the left’s New Witch Hunt, and they don’t care
'Is the suppression of independent thought really going to be progressivism’s historical signature?'
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‘Hark! The Nasty Women Sing:’ Feminists sing for birth control at Trump Tower
Caroling reached a new low outside Trump International Hotel with a NOW-organized group singing about sex and contraception.
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Texas defunds Planned Parenthood, to cut $3.1 million in Medicaid from abortion giant
The state informed the abortion giant that it will no longer receive Medicaid funding starting in January.
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2016 survey says largest attempt in decades to expand abortion has failed
Operation Rescue reports zero growth in the number of U.S. abortion facilities during the past year.
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New Houston DA ‘drains the swamp’ of Planned Parenthood cronies
District Attorney-elect Kim Ogg has purged the office under Devon Anderson, the DA who indicted David Daleiden, of 40 prosecutors.
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Lena Dunham apologizes for saying she wishes she’d had an abortion
She says she didn't mean to 'intentionally trivialize the emotional and physical challenges of terminating a pregnancy.'
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Canon law tradition says a pope who commits formal heresy ceases to be pope: expert
'May that fact serve as a check against those tempted to engage in loose talk about popes and heresy.'
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Cardinal Burke: A Pope who commits formal heresy ‘would cease, by that act, to be the Pope’
'I hope we won’t be witnessing that at any time soon.'
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Pro-life experts skewer methodology of study that denied post-abortion depression
Randall K. O'Bannon of National Right to Life took apart item by item the university researchers' findings on abortion trauma.
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New UN LGBT czar barely survives second vote to do away with position
A host of nations voted for a second time against retaining an 'Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.'
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WATCH: When a lawsuit forced an Indiana town to remove its Christmas tree cross, residents did this
Townspeople are putting crosses everywhere to help keep Christ in Christmas.
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California bishop calls for day of reparation to end abortion
Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto is encouraging clergy and laity to pray and fast, and he's hopeful that the Trump administration will restore a culture of life.
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Judge bows to pressure, stops Texas from implementing rules requiring proper burial for aborted babies
U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks issued a temporary restraining order to a pro-abortion group before the fetal remains rules went into effect this week.
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Papal biographer: Four Cardinals ‘reject the validity of the Holy Spirit’s action’
Crux editor Austen Ivereigh's column defended Pope Francis and criticized those who question 'Amoris Laetitia.'
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Quebec bill would ban religion from private day cares
Bill 62 would ban face coverings in dealings with or by public officials but also ban religious instruction in subsidized day care.
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Profiting off abortion ‘just no fun anymore’: Planned Parenthood CEOs depressed over Trump, pro-life laws
An abortion CEO says she has difficulty getting out of bed these days.
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How my daughter saved her unborn sister’s life
My ex-husband drugged and raped me. Then I found out I was pregnant.
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National Post’s attempt to defend violent porn an epic fail
There's no substance to the argument that the House of Commons Health Committee is wasting time with an investigation.
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Protections for ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ threaten freedom: 75 Christian leaders
New laws "empower the government to use the force of law to silence or punish Americans" for living out their beliefs on marriage and gender.
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I was raped: But my baby has no part in any of the ugliness surrounding her conception
So am I happy about the baby? Am I excited? Yes. Am I angry? Am I disgusted? Yes.
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Investigation uncovers abortion providers paying huge salaries to executives
Some heads of supposed charitable organizations are making more than $500,000 a year.
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Supreme Court: Senate doesn’t have to vote on Obama’s pro-abortion SCOTUS nominee
It looks like Garland's bid is over and the Senate will vote on a Trump nominee next year.
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FULL TEXT: Cardinal Burke discusses ‘formal correction’ of Pope, how to respond to confusion in Church
Read the full interview where Cardinal Burke discusses the eventual 'formal correction' of the Pope.
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Cardinal Burke: When you’re insulted for defending truth, ‘adhere ever more strongly’ to Church
'We have to rise above those feelings of hurt and adhere ever more strongly to what the Church teaches.'
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This gay activist may be the most vocal opponent of Ontario’s radical bill redefining parenthood
'This bill attempts to rewrite human biology.'
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Today’s radical and ‘inclusive’ language is wrecking children’s thinking and behaviour
The new language of human sexuality is politically driven indoctrination and a corruption of education and thinking.
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These comments say it all
In the past few days our staff have been overwhelmed by the hundreds of inspiring and encouraging comments sent to us by donors to our Christmas fundraising campaign.
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How to debunk the dubia
Prelates and pundits have been making public statements about Amoris Laetitia and its critics, clearly intending to reassure the public and to diminish the impact of the dubia.
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EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Burke suggests timeline for ‘formal correction’ of Pope Francis
'The dubia have to have a response,' the cardinal tells LifeSiteNews.
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Vatican official disapproves of Cardinals questioning Francis, says Pope’s collaborators must obey him
Archbishop Angelo Becciu, the Minister of Internal Affairs, disputes reports that the Holy Father is upset with those seeking clarification on 'Amoris Laetitia.'
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New misleading pro-abortion campaign slogan: ‘All forgiven by Pope Francis’
A misleading ad campaign gives the impression that abortion is no longer considered a sin worthy of excommunication.
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UN Security Council was going to praise Secretary General’s LGBT advocacy. Then Russian diplomats interrupted
The Russians reportedly forced the removal of pro-homosexuality praise from a statement thanking the outgoing Secretary General for his service.
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U.S. psychiatrists not ready or willing to endorse euthanasia for mental suffering
The American Psychiatric Association has yet to follow the lead of other countries that accept assisted suicide for non-terminal conditions.
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Staffer tied to abortion, gay ‘marriage’ advocacy resigns from U.S. bishops-linked climate group
The director of programs for Catholic Climate Covenant publicly stated that 'climate change is a pro-life issue.'
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Italian cardinal defends four Cardinals: It would be ‘just’ for pope to respond
'The case-by-case approach mentioned in Amoris Laetitia can lend itself to dubious interpretations.'
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Louisiana governor’s LGBTQ executive order stopped in its tracks by judge
A district court ruled that John Bel Edwards violated his powers by adding sexual orientation to the state's anti-discrimination laws.
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Climate of fear in Vatican is very real
The common phrase we kept hearing that week in Rome is that there is a 'war' going on in the Church – a war of the progressives against the orthodox Catholics.
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Four years after losing preemie triplets, couple has growing family and is working on Catholic video series for kids
Jason and Marie Taylor now have three children with two on the way and are launching Opus Joyous to help teach the faith to children.
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Vatican helps the Catholic Left elect Democrats by creating a new ‘non-negotiable’: climate change
The Catholic Left has been at a political disadvantage for decades, but that may be changing with the Vatican's help.
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Are priests now ‘chaplains of death’? Critics shred Atlantic bishops’ euthanasia letter
'Suicide? Who am I to judge?'
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Court orders family-friendly video streaming service to shut down in battle with Hollywood
VidAngel will fight 'all the way to the Supreme Court' to protect the 'right to watch filtered movies' at home.
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Knight of Malta launches petition urging Cardinal Dolan to let Fulton Sheen’s canonization move forward
'A canonized Fulton Sheen would be a breath of pure, fresh air to dispel the ambiguities of the false ecumenism that [have] infected the Church.'
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The most dangerous Planned Parenthood in America wants court to block safety laws
'What PP is really asking for is special favors so they can conduct shoddy, back-alley style abortions with contaminated surgical equipment without accountability.'
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Pro-lifers to go Christmas carolling outside abortion clinics nationwide on Saturday
'Peace in the Womb' Caroling Day brings the Christmas message of peace and joy to the darkness of abortion clinics.
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‘I did not deserve death for my father’s crime:’ Woman conceived in rape pleads with Ireland to protect the unborn
Ireland is a good nation because you’ve established a culture where people are loved and accepted. Please do not introduce a culture of death and discrimination.
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‘Fake news’? Cosmo mag lashes out at anti-porn group’s report
'Cosmopolitan’s latest statement is an embarrassing attempt to save face amidst a rising generation that no longer tolerates sexually exploitive products.'
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‘Christmas for Choice’? Pro-aborts ‘hijack’ Christ’s birth for campaign targeting unborn
'There's something particularly distasteful about hijacking Christmas ... to push for the legalised killing of children.'
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Italian priest cancels Nativity scene to avoid offending Muslims – then bishop overrules him
Fr. Sante Braggie's decision was overridden by his diocese and municipal officials.
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The White House just called Obama the ‘most Catholic of presidents.’ Seriously.
If Obama is the 'most Catholic of presidents,' why has he spent the last eight years sticking it to Catholics?
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That archbishop who allowed a semi-nude show in his church also just slammed the four Cardinals
The same archbishop who allowed a racy fashion show in one of his churches is criticizing the cardinals behind the dubia.
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Pro-life woman risks arrest, enters abortion clinic to pray. Instead, the unlikeliest thing happened.
A woman inspired by pro-life prisoner Mary Wagner was allowed to remain and silently say the rosary at the centre where Wagner was arrested.
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Facebook’s push to snuff out fake news poses threat to pro-life, traditional values reporting
The social media giant plans to use fact checkers considered to have a liberal bias.
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Cardinal Burke defends dubia signers in blockbuster EWTN interview
Cardinal Burke gave a wide-ranging interview about the dubia he and three other cardinals submitted asking for moral clarity on Amoris Laetitia.
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Here’s the theory behind a pro-life T-shirt
'Torn to pieces' conveys in words the destruction of a baby without getting graphic while the words 'you' and 'born' add a personal connection.
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This is the baby that Star Wars star Mark Hamill wanted dead
The Hamill family pressured a model to abort their son and grandchild, even claiming it would bring her 'closer' to them.
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Pro-lifers urge legislators to override veto of Ohio bill banning abortion from first heartbeat
Right-to-life societies around the state asked the Ohio Speaker of the House to convene for a vote.
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Pope to atheist mayor of Paris: ‘Pray for me or … send me positive waves’
Parisian mayor Anne Hidalgo is a socialist and lapsed Catholic.
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Spanish cardinal rips ‘Amoris’ critics: ‘Hear more confessions,’ then you’ll get it
Former Pamplona Archbishop Fernando Sebastian Aguilar criticized the four Cardinals who asked Pope Francis to clarify 'Amoris Laetitia.'
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As decision on gay ‘marriage’ looms, debate divides Taiwan
Both sides have rallied ahead of a legislative committee meeting later this month on a stalled proposal to recognize same-sex 'marriage.'
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Archbishop decries four cardinals’ search for ‘false clarity’ amid ‘shades of gray’
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the unclear, uncertain prelates are actually those who uphold Church teaching.
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Catholic Knights of Malta remove top official amid questions over fidelity to Church teaching
The allegations involve a flap of condom distribution in the developing world.
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Ontario Tory leader muzzles an MPP: ‘I will not tolerate’ social conservativism
After MPP Rick Nicholls talked about the importance of social issues, he quickly backtracked when his party boss took him to task.
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Leading House Republican predicts fast action on Planned Parenthood defunding, Obamacare teardown
Rep. Steve Scalise looks forward to passing pro-life and healthcare legislation in the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency.
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‘Moana’ Disney star could have been aborted, says ‘keep your babies’
'My mum got pregnant with me when she was 17 and had me when she was 18. She chose. ... so I just want to you know encourage everybody to keep your babies.'
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Catholic archdiocese allows ‘sacrilegious’ semi-nude fashion show in a church – then defends it
The archdiocese says they took 'proper precautions' before allowing the anti-Christian event.
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Gov. Kasich’s veto guarantees more unborn babies’ heartbeats will stop
Ohio’s unborn babies were sent to the back of the bus with the blessing of some of those who have vowed to protect them.
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In French politics, abortion remains on the back burner
Questions about government funding brought the issue some attention recently, but politicians aren't discussing restrictions on abortion.
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The Blessed Virgin Mary did NOT have an ‘unplanned’ pregnancy
This was not something that was imposed upon Mary against her will, but a plan she agreed to, consenting to become the mother of God.
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The Castro regime: Repression of the rights to life and liberty
Under Castro, liberalization of the nation’s abortion law quickly led Cuba to become a country with one of the highest abortion rates in the world.
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Sexual indoctrination: an attack on parental rights, family and children’s souls
We are in a spiritual cultural war and children are being abused on so many fronts. Parents need to get informed and protect their children.
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Christian nurse fired for offering to pray with patients, now fighting for her livelihood
Sister Sarah Kuteh sued the hospital where she worked for unfair dismissal.
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Trump’s new Interior Secretary voted to defund Planned Parenthood five times
The pro-abortion lobby tried unsuccessfully to unseat Rep. Ryan Zinke because he's pro-life.
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Kellyanne Conway gets attacked for choosing family over work
Donald Trump's campaign manager was criticized in some circles for declining a position in the administration to raise her four children.
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Trump’s Secretary of State may be an ‘ally’ to abortion and LGBT activism
Rex Tillerson has a history of championing homosexuality at ExxonMobil and with the Boy Scouts.
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The ambiguities of Amoris Laetitia cannot overrule the unambiguous teaching of the Church
The Catholic answer to the four Cardinals is clear. The pope has a pastoral duty to respond.
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Vatican: ‘Amoris’ controversy didn’t come up in pope’s latest meeting with his cardinal advisers
The pope's advisors aren't talking about the dubia, according to a Vatican spokesman.
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Model refused £60K bribe to abort her hedge-fund manager boyfriend’s baby: lawsuit
When she said she was keeping the baby, he said he hated her, and called her 'white trash' and 'disgusting'.
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Cardinal Kasper: Pope’s ‘next declaration’ should allow ‘shared Eucharistic communion’ with Protestants
'Personally, I hope that we can use an unofficial text,' he says in a recent interview.
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How a so-called ‘new moral theology’ pioneered by dissidents is influencing Francis’ papacy
It now becomes clear what Pope Francis means when he states that 'time is greater than space' and priority must be given to time and to 'initiating processes rather than possessing spaces.'
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Shape-shifting weasel Patrick Brown is purging social conservatives from the Ontario PC’s
Brown in an empty vessel, filled only with empty ambition and the will to power.
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The curious mind of Milo Yiannopoulos
I do think that Milo is brilliant, talented, and quick-witted. But none of that for me excuses his abrupt descent into increasingly vile language and vicious name-calling.
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U.S. supermarket chain ‘cleans up its checkout lanes’ by hiding raunchy Cosmo Mag
'By doing this, Marsh Supermarkets has displayed exemplary corporate responsibility and commitment to the dignity and well-being of its customers.'
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Obama admin issues final rule blocking state efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
The move is considered Obama's 'parting gift' to the abortion industry before Trump takes office.
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Amazon sells eroticized child nudity books, sexualized baby products, sex trafficking how-to guides, and more
Why is Amazon profiting from and contributing to the sexualization of children?
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Attacks on four Cardinals should be no surprise: even saints were censured by popes for being faithful
The four Cardinals join the singular ranks of a number of faithful bishops and cardinals who have faced excommunication, demotion, and censure from popes because of their faithfulness to the truths of the faith.
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Did St. John the Baptist die in vain? That’s what the four Cardinals are asking
The voice of the Forerunner can be heard in these eminent churchmen.
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Help Ireland save babies from abortion NOW in just five minutes
Pro-life leaders urge citizens across the world to submit defenses of the nation’s pro-life amendment by the Dec. 16 deadline.
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Canada’s Parliament unanimously passes motion to study dangers of Internet porn
There's universal cause for concern when a young boy asks, ‘So when I have sex, do I have to strangle her?’
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Largest transgender survey ever in U.S. reveals high rates of sexual assault, suicide, HIV, prostitution
The National Center for Transgender Equality's study points to a number of troubling trends resulting from this lifestyle.
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RU-486 abortion drug unexpectedly delayed in Canada
The abortion drug's manufacturer is now asking Health Canada to approve the drug up to nine weeks after a woman's last menstrual period.
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Funding of Planned Parenthood’s ‘barbaric abortion empire’ must end: pro-life leaders on Senate’s FBI referral
'It should surprise no one' that the abortion industry has no problem tearing apart babies and selling their bodies, said Live Action President Lila Rose.
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Meet the incredible LifeSite team!
LifeSite readers, this may be the most important letter that you read during this campaign! You might be surprised, as many are, the large number of staff it takes to run this mission!
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Major study: Sex-ed programs don’t reduce STI’s, teen pregnancy, HIV
Results indicated that teenage pregnancy rates were highest in the areas that were most aggressive in promoting sex-ed.
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Judge issues publication ban as Mary Wagner remains jailed for latest bid to save unborn babies
The pro-life prisoner of conscience is still being held after her arrest at an abortion clinic in west Toronto.
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Germany’s abortion rate rises after years of decline
Statistics indicate a 0.2 percent increase in 2016.
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Bishop Conley: The questions to the Pope ‘are intended to help achieve clarity’
The letter discussed "disagreement and conflict in the Church."
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Trump’s new Secretary of State pushed for open homosexuality in the Boy Scouts
Rex Tillerson's nomination has many social conservatives up in arms.
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That time one of Trump’s ‘best’ Supreme Court picks destroyed a Christian judge’s career
As an attorney general, this justice vigorously prosecuted a judge for supporting the display of the Ten Commandments.
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Senate committee refers Planned Parenthood to FBI for criminal investigation
The Senate Judiciary Committee released a scathing report on Planned Parenthood and the baby parts trade.
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Gov. Kasich signs bill banning all abortions once unborn babies can feel pain
The bill protects the unborn beginning at 20 weeks gestation.
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Gov. Kasich vetoes bill banning abortions after baby’s heartbeat begins
One pro-life leader called the veto 'absolutely outrageous.'
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Now the pope’s calling traditional priests effeminate?
Wearing traditional clerical garments is a sign of 'rigidity,' according to Pope Francis.
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I’ve done pro-life apologetics for years, but this time I realized it just wasn’t enough
'It is love and beauty that is at the heart of the pro-life message and this time at Berkeley I would introduce them to this other world.'
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Cardinal Burke: The Latin Mass’s ‘sublime beauty … unveils the truth’ of the Real Presence
The former bishop of La Crosse returned to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in his home diocese to celebrate the feast day.
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Trump appoints pro-life Gov. Rick Perry as energy secretary
The evangelical Christian has a solid pro-life and pro-family record as governor of Texas.
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WATCH: Canadian Tory leadership candidate urges party to take on sex-selective abortion
'I want to speak out on behalf of these baby girls and have a respectful discussion on the issue,' says Pierre Lemieux.
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Investigation reveals shocking health violations at 200+ abortion clinics
Americans United for Life's investigation revealed more than 1,400 deficiencies at 227 abortion providers.
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WATCH: Mary Wagner arrested again for trying to save babies at abortion center
Wagner has over four-and-a-half years behind bars for her pro-life apostolate.
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Ontario Tory leader to social conservatives: Keep your ‘private religious views’ to yourself
Ontario PC chief Patrick Brown says there's no place for candidates who focus on abortion, sex-ed or same-sex 'marriage.'
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New York parish to host talk by openly gay, pro-LGBT priest
The parish has a history of pro-LGBT activism.
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Niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: ‘We need to make abortions unthinkable’
According to Alveda King, her parents were told to abort her.
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That time Planned Parenthood tried to ‘reinvent’ itself as not abortion-focused…and failed
The 'reinvention plan' was vehemently opposed by some who felt that a 'health care' focus would diminish the organization’s role as advocates for abortion rights.
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Planned Parenthood’s hypocritical miscarriage compassion
...and the need for Christians to learn better how o
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Baby born with heart outside her chest doing well nearly two years later
Kieran's life is worth living, and though still a child, she has already helped to advance medical technology and save future lives.
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Christians are ignoring the cries of the slaughtered unborn. They should be ashamed.
When we realize what abortion actually is, we must choose to be silent and comfortable, or step out of that comfort into a battle that will stretch and test us.
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Pressured to abort, Michelle made a rare decision
'When I knew there were other couples who wanted to adopt, I decided that was a big blessing I could give somebody.'
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I’m exhausted….but hopeful!
I’m going to be honest. I’m a little burnt out right now.
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CBS covered Planned Parenthood arson, ignores arson at pro-life pregnancy center
An arsonist started two fires in a pro-life pregnancy center in New Mexico causing significant damage, but it was not reported on by ABC, CBS or NBC.
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22,000 and counting join four Cardinals’ plea to Pope for clarity
The petition has been signed by over 21,500 people, surpassing the initial goal set at 10,000.
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German cardinal defends four Cardinals over ‘indignant’ attacks
Footnote 351 "certainly does not have the status and rank of a Dogma," said Cardinal Cordes.
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Vatican guidelines for new priests silent on abortion crisis, but stress urgency of ‘planetary crisis’
Updated guidelines on formation for seminarians emphasize environmental concerns but not abortion or contraception.
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Ohio passes bill making assisted suicide a felony
Ohio has become the Fifth State in the past few years to strengthen protections in law from assisted suicide.
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Does Planned Parenthood do any good for women’s health? These stats will shock your liberal friends
The media will never, ever (EVER) tell you the truth about Planned Parenthood’s non-abortion services
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Conservative churches growing, liberal ones withering in Canada: study
Researchers examined four mainline Protestant denominations in southern Ontario and found the healthiest adhered to traditional doctrine.
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Atlantic Canadian bishops approve last rites before euthanasia: ‘Pope Francis is our model’
The Atlantic Episcopal Assembly disagrees with the Alberta bishops' doctrinal approach on assisted suicide.
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We can’t contracept our way to maternal and child health
The world needs policies that treat the complications of childbirth and infancy, not policies that treat childbirth and infancy as complications.
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Trump: ‘We’re gonna start saying Merry Christmas again’
The president-elect continues to rebut political correctness.
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Pro-life Louisianans win U.S. Senate, House runoff races
Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins welcomed the victories as exciting news.
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Pro-life pioneer Joe Scheidler wears ‘racketeer’ label with pride: find out why in his new book
Joe Scheidler recounts his life's work in 'Racketeer for Life: Fighting the Culture of Death from Sidewalk to the Supreme Court.'
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UN expert on LGBT rights lays out his aggressive agenda
He dared the General Assembly either to suspend him or watch him promote a far-reaching gamut of policies to further the homosexual agenda internationally.
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Finnis and Grisez ask Pope to address ‘The Misuse of Amoris Laetitia to Support Errors against the Catholic Faith’
Moral theologians John Finnis and Germain Grisez list eight positions that 'are or include errors against the Catholic faith.'
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Former ambassador: Trudeau’s de-emphasis on religion in foreign policy leaves Canada with ‘blind spot’
Andrew Bennett told the Senate Committee on Human Rights that allies are puzzled by the country's diminished focus on religious freedom.
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Trump’s possible Interior Secretary: Planned Parenthood baby parts scandal ‘despicable,’ ‘unspeakable,’ ‘unthinkable’
Cathy McMorris Rodgers is staunchly pro-life.
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Swiss bishop: Catholics who choose euthanasia cannot receive last rites
Bishop Vitus Huonder cautions the faithful in a diocesan pastoral message that 'like murder, suicide is also contrary to the divine order of the world.'
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Trial judge hijacked Mary Wagner’s historic case for the unborn, lawyer argues on appeal
The pro-life advocate spent nearly two years in jail because of an "ambush opinion," attorney Charles Lugosi says.
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Famed moral theologians urge Pope Francis to renounce ‘misuses’ of Amoris Laetitia
Two influential professors are asking Pope Francis to correct 'misuses' of the exhortation.
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In Conservative leadership race, Trost and Lemieux firmly committed to social issues
The two candidates want to party to be involved in pro-life and pro-family advocacy.
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Trampling parents’ rights, Poland ramps up homeschooling regulation
'These requirements significantly and unreasonably burden the rights of Polish parents seeking to educate their children at home.'
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Pro-life teacher fired for opposing abortion – it only took one student complaint
The unnamed instructor was castigated, grilled with questions from administrators, and criticized in front of his law class before being dismissed.
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I didn’t understand liberal protestors. Until I heard MILO at MSU
I just attended a speech by Milo Yiannopolos. This is what I saw.
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Bishop Schneider has spoken the final word on Amoris Laetitia (FULL TEXT)
'There does not exist any clericalism so pharisaical as that which arrogates to itself rights reserved to God.'
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Ohio passes bill protecting babies from painful late-term abortions
This is the second major pro-life bill that passed in Ohio this week.
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Ontario’s Liberal gvmt backs physicians’ college in attack on conscience rights
Five doctors who sued to exercise their religious and conscience rights on abortion and euthanasia are fighting an uphill battle.
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Bishop Schneider: ‘We are witnessing today a strange form of schism’ within the Church
December 8, 2016 (LifeSiteNews) – “A certain kind of schism already exists in the Church,” Bishop Athanasius Schneider said, and it consists of those who align themselves with the pope to advance their careers yet reject Christ's fundamental teachings on marriage. Schneider, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Maria Santissima in Astana, Kazakhstan told this to TV Libertes in an interview addressing Amoris Laetitia and Schneider's support of the four cardinals' dubia to the pope asking for moral clarification. “My questioning of Amoris Laetitia first of all concerns the very concrete question of admitting so-called ‘remarried’ divorcees to Holy Communion,” he explained. “In fact, during the last […]
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‘I have no words’: Husband lashes out after wife dies post-abortion
A newlywed died just days after an abortion was performed at a hospital by an approved doctor.
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‘Extremely disappointing’: Dissidents shocked that Pope upheld Church’s ban on gay seminarians
'Pope Francis has a lot of explaining to do,' say the upset gay activists.
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Malta becomes first European nation to ban treatment for unwanted same-sex attractions
A new bill carries a punishment of up to five months in jail for attempting to 'change, repress or eliminate a person's sexual orientation.'
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‘Mary, Did You Know?’ Of course she did; the angel called her ‘full of grace’
As a Catholic, I always cringe when I hear that line in what otherwise is a beautiful song, because it dishonors my spiritual mother by saying untrue things about her.
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Appeals court ruling allows LGBTQ clubs to expand into middle schools
A judge who wrote in favor of the decision is reportedly under consideration by the Trump administration as a Supreme Court candidate.
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Could this be the year Roe v. Wade gets overturned?
I can feel it in my bones. 2017 is going to be a HUGE year in the fight to protect the sanctity of life and marriage in the United States and around the world!
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Malawi pro-life marches pressure gvmt into scrapping attempt to loosen abortion law: report
The African nation's faithful rallied against a reported bill that would allow exceptions for rape, incest or deformity.
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Planned Parenthood is freaking out. Here’s how YOU can help!
I can feel it in my bones. 2017 is going to be a HUGE year in the fight to protect the sanctity of life and marriage in Canada and around the world!
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Early Christmas present: Macy’s stops funding Planned Parenthood after pro-lifers complain
After pro-life customers complained, Macy's stopped donating to Planned Parenthood.
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‘Blatant discrimination:’ Christian B&B owner fined $80K for refusing gay ‘wedding’ continues fight
Saying 'the fix was in from the get-go,' Jim Walder is not giving up despite an order to pay $30,000 to a gay couple and more than $50,000 in attorney fees.
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23 scholars sign letter supporting four Cardinals, warn of ‘metastasizing crisis’ in Church
'The barque of Peter is drifting perilously like a ship without a rudder.'
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In the name of God, Russian village strongly opposes ‘condom manufacturing on a holy site’
Orthodox Christians protesters of a proposed factory in Bogolyubovo want 'purity' and not the jobs the factory would create.
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Besieged Catholic prof reflects: Love, liberal education, and the secret of human identity
True liberal education should teach us that we do not only give ourselves away: we become ourselves by the gift. We become who we are by forgetting to think about who we are.
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Canadian sailor leaks his Navy unit’s mandatory ‘diversity’ training. And it’s nuts.
Any dissent will be labeled 'hate' and 'homophobia'.
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After nearly 10 years and 12,668 babies saved, 40 Days for Life CEO moves on
The founder of the grassroots organization is planning a new, yet-to-be-announced undertaking.
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Ontario physicians’ college using ‘intimidation’ tactics against pro-life doctors
Physicians who object to procedures based on their faith say they're facing 'aggressive' tactics from their regulatory body.
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‘Nuisance’? Planned Parenthood sues pro-life medical center for using its own property
Planned Parenthood is suing a pro-life women's medical center for parking its mobile unit on its own property.
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Vatican expert: Is Amoris Laetitia really a ‘work of the Holy Spirit’?
Vatican officials are claiming the pope's exhortation is from God because of the Synod, ignoring clear evidence of manipulation.
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A plea against an unprincipled papalism
The love for the pope does not at all demand an unconditional submission.
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Planned Parenthood: The master of disguise and deception
When a community stands up, stands together, and stands strong, Planned Parenthood will leave.
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Connecticut threatens to ban employee donations to American Family Association for alleged LGBT ‘discrimination’
State comptroller Kevin Lembo wants the American Family Association to prove it doesn't discriminate against LGBTQ communities.
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A pro-LGBT advocate co-wrote the Ontario bishops’ new religion program, and it shows
A religious program written by Catholics not convinced about the truths of the faith will only produce Catholics who will not be convinced about the truths of the faith.
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If Pope Francis were right on adultery, the Catholic Church would collapse
Doesn’t the pope’s blessing of adultery in certain circumstances imply the collapse of almost the entire structure of Catholic sexual morality?
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The pope has refused to be clear about Communion for the ‘remarried,’ yet now we’re forced to accept it?
Even papal authority—and especially papal infallibility—has its limits.
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The meaning of Pope Francis’ silence
Silence can imply approval and complaisance, or the opposite: contempt, or a complete lack of interest.
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Vatican re-affirms that homosexual men should not be admitted to priesthood
"One must in no way overlook the negative consequences that can derive from the ordination of persons with deep-seated homosexual tendences."
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Ethics prof: Students only adopt ‘politically correct opinions’ and ‘shut down debate’
University of Texas-Austin professor said the his class is 'almost impossible' to teach now.
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Chilean legislators kill explicit sex-ed program aimed at nation’s children
'100 Questions about Adolescent Sexuality' promotes gay relationships and includes perverse sexual images and information.
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Cardinal Turkson calls for open debate on Amoris Laetitia amid attacks on four Cardinals
Meanwhile, one has called for open debate.
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Girl Scouts puberty workshop hosted by pro-abort organization
The organization's website features sexually explicit content and praises abortion.
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Notre Dame may break 64-year tradition by not inviting Trump to graduation
Barack Obama addressed graduates during his first year in office, a visit that the university's president praised as 'a successful day.'
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This is it!
Today is the first day of LifeSite’s year-end Christmas fundraising campaign. The Christmas campaign is by far our most important fundraiser of the year - so much so that the success of the coming year depends in large measure on the success of this campaign! This year we must raise a minimum of $300,000 by December 23rd to continue our mission into 2017.
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This is it!
Today is the first day of LifeSite’s year-end Christmas fundraising campaign - by far our most important fundraiser of the year! This year we must raise a minimum of $300,000 by December 23rd to continue our mission into 2017.
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LIFE Runners go the extra mile for the unborn at Philadelphia Marathon
The 75-member group's witness included praying in front of Planned Parenthood.
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A divided Catholic Church in Canada confronts assisted suicide
Canadian bishops are not in agreement on how to handle the sacraments with Catholics involved in euthanasia.
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Ohio Senate passes bill banning abortion after baby’s heartbeat detected
The law would ban abortions once a baby's heartbeat is detected in the womb at eight weeks.
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Ombudsman claims CBC is ‘balanced’ on abortion, but pro-life leaders aren’t buying it
A pro-life advocate waited three months for a response for a reply after she requested a response from to the news organization.
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Supreme Court rejects euthanasia in South Africa
The court confirmed this is really a matter for elected Parliament and not judges to decide.
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San Diego bishop praises pro-gay parish as model for welcoming ‘LGBT worshippers’
Bishop McElroy praised a parish that advertises Masses with the LGBT rainbow flag, and has a young adult ministry led by an openly gay man.
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Homeschoolers sue NYC for ignoring regs, leaving them exposed to child protective services
'In a city as diverse as New York City, it's hard to understand why the system in place has not been updated to aid parents who seek an educational alternative...'
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Satanic Temple vows to defy new Texas law on respectful handling of aborted babies
The rules are intended for healthcare workers, but the Satanists argue that the regulations 'contradict our fundamental beliefs.'
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Bishop Schneider likens treatment of four Cardinals to Soviet regime: ‘We live in a climate of threats’
'We live in a climate of threats and of denial of dialogue towards a specific group.'
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Walmart earns 100% gay approval rating on homosexual group’s corporate scorecard
Walmart's perfect rating was bolstered by the giant retailer's inclusion of 'sex reassignment' surgery in its healthcare.
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‘No more’: African-Americans protest Planned Parenthood’s ‘discriminatory agenda’
'Planned Parenthood's discriminatory roots can be seen by the demographics today.'
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Suicide doctor out to advance ‘militant pro-euthanasia position’ with new organization
Philip Nitschke, known as Australia's Dr. Death, has formed Exit Action to push for unrestricted access to assisted suicide.
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Attack on freedom won’t stop with doctors’ conscience rights. Canadians must fight, says former MP
Former MP Stephen Woodworth's organization staged a rally last week to protest the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario's 'inflexible' policy.
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WATCH: Man runs 30 marathons handcuffed, bikes 3,800 miles in chains to fight porn addiction
Garrett Jonsson raised awareness about the harmful effects of pornography in a powerful, unconventional way.
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New Mexico woman files lawsuit over aborted baby body parts: ‘I was deceived’
Jessica Duran alleges that she was not fully aware that her aborted baby would be used for research.
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St. Nicholas: a bishop who went to jail for the truth
The 'jolly' saint should be an inspiration to all of us who find ourselves surrounded by the Diocletians and Ariuses of today.
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This 86-year-old man spends his days knitting hats for preemies
Moseley knitted 55 of the hats by himself and rallied staff and his fellow residents to bring the grand total to more than 300 baby hats for preemies in the NICU.
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LGBT group asks Christian bakers for cake saying ‘Support Gay Marriage’. You know what happened next.
It's becoming terrifyingly common.
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McCrory concedes North Carolina governor’s race, but bathroom law likely to remain in place
Democratic Governor-elect Roy Cooper would have a tough time overturning HB2 because of a Republican super majority in the state legislature.
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New York mayor promises city will pay for abortions if Planned Parenthood loses federal funding
Bill de Blasio's offer for the city to fund abortions raised the question: Why is federal money needed then?
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WATCH: Dubia debacle shows the Church is in a ‘religious civil war’, says famed Catholic historian
'Today we are in a war, a religious civil war, unfortunately. I don't like this war, but we are engaged in it against our will.'
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Pope answered four Cardinals in Argentina letter approving Communion for ‘remarried’: confidante
A Jesuit close to Pope Francis said the pope's response to the dubia can be found by reading his letter to Buenos Aires bishops.
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Liam Neeson quits boxing club after pressure over his abortion advocacy
Liam Neeson is no longer president of the All Saints Amateur Boxing Club. Locals were disgusted with his abortion advocacy.
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Magisterium ‘debased’ by pope’s ‘refusal to answer’ four Cardinals: famed German philosopher
Prominent Catholic thinker Robert Spaemann called the query of the Pope a 'proper duty' of the Church leaders.
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Court orders French town to take down statue of Virgin Mary
The town will be fined €100 if it doesn't remove the statue of Mary.
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Preschool ‘transgenderism’ on the rise, Canadian pediatricians report
According to a report, children as young as three years old are showing 'gender non-conforming behavior.'
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Proud mom of twins, Lauren rejected the “easy way out”
'Our entire family loves these little boys and we are so grateful they received the gift of life.'
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Silver Screen is rejecting ‘Gosnell,’ but here’s a silver lining
AlphaCare, a pro-life medical clinic set to relocate its services just a wall away from Gosnell’s former office this December.
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‘Media cover-up’: Hollywood rejects biopic on mass murderer Kermit Gosnell
Husband-and-wife duoPhelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney plan an independent release in 2017.
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Trump selects pro-life, pro-marriage Ben Carson as HUD secretary
'Now the hard work begins of restoring the values that made us great.'
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‘This targeting of Christians…needs to stop’: GOP congressmen support Chip and Joanne Gaines
Congressmen from Texas and Ohio have come out in support of the couple.
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CDC: 35% of aborted babies are black
According to the CDC, African-American women make up six percent of the U.S. population but have 35 percent of the reported abortions.
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Openly gay theologian defends four Cardinals: ‘I want a Church that speaks plainly’
Reports of a Vatican official threatening to punish the four Cardinals who issued the dubia bothers gay theologian David Berger.
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Disability, pro-life advocate’s message continues to resonate after her suffering and death
Alison Davis' caregiver, Colin Harte, wants the world to realize through her example that pain and suffering have meaning.
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Irish gvmt’s appeal against right-to-life ruling is truly deplorable
Why should any government seek to restrict or inhibit the human rights of its citizen’s, especially when it comes to our most fundamental rights, such as the right to life.
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Paul Tully: a giant in British and Irish pro-life history
Paul leaves a permanent legacy to Britain in the form of historic life-saving achievements in which he played a critical role.
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Chip and Joanna Gaines: a winner’s circle love story
Their show, their life story has no agenda. Chip and Joanna are simply two people with a family who have made a successful business for themselves.
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‘After-birth abortion’? Judge lets woman walk after drowning her newborn
'Societal acceptance of abortion is leading to the acceptance of infanticide.'
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Do you want to have a good Christmas? Then listen carefully to this Advent message: ‘You need a Savior!’
Permanent joy and salvation await us if we persevere in running the race of faith. Paradoxically, it comes from being deeply aware of our sinful condition.
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Ohio Pastor Protection Act passes Ohio house committee
The bill aims to protect Ohio’s pastors and church organizations from being forced to violate their conscience.
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Slovak bishops: Church, gvmt should reject international accord on women because it includes gender ideology
Bratislavia Archbishop Stanislav Zvolensky warns that rejecting the treatise likely will lead to persecution.
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Anglican pastor arrested and charged for praying at Planned Parenthood
Father Linton was standing on a public easement offering incoming mothers and fathers alternatives to abortion and praying for them to change their minds.
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Judge lets ACLU continue fight to cut gov’t funding for Catholic agencies refusing abortion
The ACLU is able to move forward with its complaint against Catholic Charities.
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Sidewalk counselors challenge Harrisburg ban on free speech outside abortion centers
'This city's blatant discrimination against these sidewalk counselors is unconstitutional.'
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Brazil Supreme Court lets illegal abortionists walk: rules first trimester abortion ban ‘unconstitutional’
The ruling allows five people arrested for working in a secret abortion clinic to go free.
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UN rejects controversial sex ed programming, launches anti-bullying campaign
One of the principal goals of the anti-bullying campaign is to promote social acceptance of homosexuality among children.
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Abortion advocates seek to sway Trump to keep foreign abortion funds
Advocates don't want Trump to reinstate the Mexico City Policy which requires that grantees of US foreign aid for family planning do not perform or actively promote abortions.
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‘Gendercide still exists’: Women’s advocate rips study claiming to ‘find’ China’s 30 million missing girls
While many women might give birth illegally, China's child limits continue to lead to forced abortions and abandonment.
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French family groups stunned by PG rating for ‘orgy’ film
'Sausage Party' is rated 'R' in the U.S. for its sexual content and profanity but considered acceptable for 12-year-olds in France.
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Top Vatican judge doubles down against four Cardinals: ‘They gave the Pope a slap in the face’
'This is crazy,' says Msgr. Vito Pinto.
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Congress doubles budget for investigation of Planned Parenthood baby parts scandal
The vote comes after Congress referred Planned Parenthood for criminal prosecution.
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HGTV responds to LGBT ‘witch hunt’ against Chip and Joanna Gaines
Chip also alludes to the situation on Twitter.
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French government votes to ban pro-life websites
The bill 'is totally against freedom of expression,' said one opposition MP.
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LGBTQ group cheers as North Carolina Democrat’s recount lead grows in governor’s race
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory's possible defeat is balanced by HB2 supporter Dan Forest's re-election as Lieutenant Governor.
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President consecrates Peru to Sacred Heart of Jesus, but questions remain about commitment to life and family
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has voiced his support for abortion in cases of rape and for same-sex 'marriage' despite his profession of faith.
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Congress urges criminal prosecution of Planned Parenthood for baby parts scandal
According to the Select Panel on Infant Lives, Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities broke the law by trafficking in baby body parts.
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British public school tries but fails to punish teacher who shared Biblical marriage views with student
Vicky Allen reached a settlement with her employer after she challenged disciplinary action taken against her.
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‘Rigidity’ of Latin Mass is exactly why we like it: young Catholic
Youth like traditional liturgy because of 'better vestments, more solemn songs, more reverence.'
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Catholic Relief Services CEO to speak for radical dissident group FutureChurch
Carolyn Woo is part of a new FutureChurch project called Catholic Women Preach.
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Christian HGTV stars’ pastor speaks out on LGBT ‘witch hunt’
Pastor Jimmy Seibert is speaking out about his Christian views on marriage and sexuality.
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Indiana priest under fire for barring advocate of LGBT cause from singing at funeral
Though the man never acknowledged that he is homosexual, his Facebook page included a picture of him at a gay pride parade.
Indiana priest upholds Church teaching in barring advocate of LGBT cause from singing at funeral
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Vatican’s doctrine chief responds to four Cardinals’ dubia
Cardinal Gerhard Müller makes his first comments on the high-profile call for Pope Francis to clarify Amoris Laetitia.
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There’s no way Amoris critics meet Church’s high bar for removing cardinals: canon lawyer
A canon lawyer says it would be canonically difficult to remove four cardinals from office for their request for moral clarification.
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Abortion is contrary to Declaration and Constitution, lawyer argues
All human beings — born and unborn — constitutionally deserve the right to life according to the Founding Fathers of America.
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Under Pope Francis, has the ‘theology of dissent’ triumphed?
The perennial teaching of the Church cannot be changed by majority vote of a synod or anyone else.
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WATCH: Rick Santorum perfectly shuts down intolerant liberal hecklers
In the best way possible, Rick Santorum ripped protestors who tried to disrupt his speech.
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Cardinal Napier defends Francis’ silence on the four Cardinals’ dubia
He suggested that Pope Francis was following the example of Christ, who sometimes refused to answer questions from interlocutors.
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Planned Parenthood cites Texas case in suit to rescind abortion restrictions in Missouri
The abortion giant wants rules waived on admitting privileges and health standards in order to reopen at least one facility in the state.
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Ohio revokes license of notorious Dayton abortion center
Women's Medical Center employs an abortionist who pioneered partial-birth abortion.
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Cardinal Burke’s critics fall into serious errors about the true nature and authority of the Papal Magisterium
A 'formal correction' of Pope Francis does not mean others in the Church have authority over the Holy Father.
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Openly gay man defends HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines: ‘Does ideological diversity count for nothing?’
A man who is about to 'marry' another man doesn't think that the HGTV stars deserve heat for going to a pro-marriage church.
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Top Vatican judge didn’t say pope could remove four Cardinals, we ‘put words in’ his mouth: Spanish news agency
'Religion Confidencial' says Archbishop Vito Pinto said the exact opposite, in fact.
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Benham brothers blast LGBT ‘bully mafia’ waging ‘witch hunt’ against Christian HGTV stars
The couple is under fire after liberal journalists have wondered if they share their pastor's beliefs on Biblical marriage.
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Gay lobby attacks Christian HGTV stars over stand on gay ‘marriage’
Chip and Joanna Gaines have never shared their views publically, but their church advocates that homosexuality activity is sinful.
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