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Gosnell's conviction shows 'ugliness of abortion,' archbishop says

6 days ago

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Dr. Kermit Gosnell may have been convicted May 13 of murder at his Philadelphia abortion clinic, but "nothing can bring back the innocent children he killed, or make up for the vulnerable women he exploited," said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.


Pope: Satan tricks people into being selfish, leaving them loveless

1 week ago

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Payback with Satan is rotten as he pushes people to be loveless and selfish, finally leaving them with nothing and alone, Pope Francis said.


Rural life advocates hope for congressional action soon on farm bill

1 week ago

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Rural life advocates see a good chance for a delayed farm bill to finally go through Congress before the month of May is over.