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House OKs measure called 'most important' pro-life bill in 10 years

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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. House June 18 passed the Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act to prohibit abortion nationwide after 20 weeks of gestation, approximately the stage at which scientists say unborn babies are capable of feeling pain.


Adding St. Joseph's name to Mass texts, popes share their devotion

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have a special devotion to St. Joseph and have assured that devotion regularly will be shared at Mass by Catholics around the world.


Newly ordained priests across country hail from variety of backgrounds

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WASHINGTON (CNS) -- After he ordained six new priests for the Archdiocese of Washington June 15, Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl encouraged them to take up the call of the new evangelization and help transform the world.


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