Multiple counties in Dubuque archdiocese affected by severe derecho storm
By Dan Russo Witness Editor CEDAR RAPIDS — Sirens usually used to warn people about approaching tornados went off about
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Suspect arrested, charged with felonies in crash, fire at Florida church
By Maurice Beaulieu Catholic News Service ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS) — A man crashed his van through the doors of Our
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Parents: Baby miraculously cured in utero, now 5, ‘has changed our life’
By Andy Telli Catholic News Service DICKSON, Tenn. (CNS) — Mikey Schachle, 5 years old, climbs onto a stump in
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Iowa Catholic bishops support DACA recipients; oppose proposed asylum rule
July 6, 2020 These days are not easy in our country. We see new instances of overt racism, the return
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Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say pastors
By Gina Christian Catholic News Service PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Two Black Catholic pastors in Philadelphia say their parishes are drawing
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Church leaders urge scientists to develop ethical COVID-19 vaccine
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Spanish Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera of Valencia made headlines when
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Christians, Muslims hope Mosul project helps rebuild trust
By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Christians and Muslims hope a project to reconstruct Mosul’s iconic
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Iowa lawmakers approve bill requiring waiting period before abortion
By Anne Marie Cox Special to The Witness DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers approved a bill that will require a
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Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say pastors
By Gina Christian Catholic News Service PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Two Black Catholic pastors in Philadelphia say their parishes are drawing
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Extreme caution tops checklists for Catholic colleges to reopen in fall
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Long before graduation ceremonies are over, college administrators usually have an eye on the upcoming fall semester.
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