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How Did Catholics Get ‘Under God’ into the Pledge of Allegiance?

July 5, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

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Washington D.C., Jul 5, 2021 / 07:00 am (CNA).
The Pledge of Allegiance didn’t always include the words “under God.”When it was first composed, the pledge made no reference to God… […]

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The best Catholic podcasts of 2021 for your summer

July 4, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Denver Newsroom, Jul 4, 2021 / 14:30 pm (CNA).
Podcast listenership took a dip in 2020, as the world ground to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic. But with the rollout of COVID vaccines, and the lifting of mask… […]

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“I Felt the Love of Jesus Pouring Out”: Catholics Return to Confession

July 4, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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Arlington, Va., Jul 4, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA).
Whether they’re returning to confession after the pandemic or after falling away from their faith, Catholics have “no reason for fear.”Fr. Daniel Gee, who serves in the Dio… […]

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Four patriotic Americans on their way to sainthood

July 4, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

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Denver Newsroom, Jul 4, 2021 / 00:00 am (CNA).
The Catholic Church in the United States has a long list of extraordinary men and women from all walks of life who are on their way to official sainth… […]

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12 Amazing Facts about the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

July 4, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Denver Newsroom, Jul 4, 2021 / 01:00 am (CNA).
Pier Giorgio Frassati, born on April 6, 1901 to a prominent and wealthy Italian family, became a popular role model very soon after he died on July 4th of 1925 at age 24.Acc… […]

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Gates Foundation plans $2.1b for contraceptives, ‘gender equality’

July 3, 2021 Catholic News Agency 4

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 3, 2021 / 17:01 pm (CNA).
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will begin a push for increased access to contraceptives ov… […]

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Archbishop Aquila: Catholic Democrats should take  responsibility, not weaponize the Eucharist

July 3, 2021 Catholic News Agency 5

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver.

Denver, Colo., Jul 3, 2021 / 09:01 am (CNA).
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver in his Friday column called out the 60 Catholic Democrats who penned a letter defending their pro abortion position to stop “weap… […]

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US Justice Department halts federal executions

July 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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Washington D.C., Jul 2, 2021 / 18:01 pm (CNA).
US Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a moratorium on federal executions while the Department of Justice conducts a review of its policies a… […]

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Several pro-life laws take effect in South Dakota

July 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

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Pierre, S.D., Jul 2, 2021 / 17:01 pm (CNA).
Five pro-life laws went into effect in South Dakota on Thursday.As of July 1, it is no longer legal to abort a child due to a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, and it will no longer be leg… […]

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Cardinal Dolan emphasizes shared goals in appearance with Mormon leader

July 2, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

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South Bend, Ind., Jul 2, 2021 / 16:19 pm (CNA).
Appearing alongside the Catholic Archbishop of New York, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this week highlighted instances o… […]

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