Senators respond to defeat of pro-life bills

Washington D.C., Feb 29, 2020 / 09:00 am (CNA).- Two pieces of pro-life legislation failed to overcome a Democratic filibuster this week—but two pro-life senators said the bills forced debate on a vital subject. The Pain-Capable Unborn-Child Protection Act, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R- S.C.), would have banned elective abortions after five months, the point at which science suggests an unborn child can feel pain. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, introduced by Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), would have required that a child who survives a botched abortion attempt…

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Brownback points to Nigeria, China and global spread of religious persecution

Washington D.C., Feb 28, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- U.S. Ambassador at Large for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback has warned that religious persecution is spreading worldwide, and highlighted the examples of anti-Christian violence in Nigeria and a growing religious surveillance state in China. Speaking to CNA on Thursday, Feb. 27, Ambassador Brownback highlighted the ongoing violence in Nigeria, where local Christians have been the victims of violent attacks and abductions. Brownback said he is concerned the situation in Nigeria will spread to nearby countries if nothing is done to crack…

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IfYou Think You Are Suffering From Hair Pulling Disorder

If you suffer from hair pulling, it can be a long, hard battle. Your hair pulling disorder can take away your confidence and your self-esteem. You can even go to work in public and people notice and make jokes about you and your condition. There are many people who have become permanently scarred by the attacks of their hair pulling disorder. You may be embarrassed about your condition and in a society that embrace plastic surgery and makeup to try to improve the way we look, it can be difficult…

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Trichotillomania Cure – Are You Tired of This Disorder?

I’m going to share with you the main reasons people need a trichotillomania cure. If you’ve been looking for one, then this article may help you out. Please read on to discover what’s behind the disorder. Have you ever had that feeling of dread or anxiety before a big event? Does it feel like something is wrong with you? Do you dread going out in public because you’re afraid of someone finding out about your “condition”? I bet you do. In fact, most of us do! We dread the thought…

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Head of Ethiopian Catholic Church barred from entering Eritrea

Asmara, Eritrea, Feb 27, 2020 / 11:14 am (CNA).- Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, the head of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, was prohibited from leaving the Asmara airport Saturday. The move comes after tensions between the Church and government in Eritrea. The BBC reported that Cardinal Berhaneyesus, Ethiopian Archbishop of Addis Abeba, had been issued a visa, but officials at the airport of the Eritrean capital said Feb. 22 they had been ordered by those “higher up” not to allow him into the country. The cardinal intended to attend an event…

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What Is Lent And Why Is It Important?

Ash Wednesday

What Is Lent And Why Is It Important? Lent is a Catholic fasting and penance period which start in late February. The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday.   In Catholicism, Ash Wednesday is  spiritually significant.  During mass on Ash Wednesday the faithful get a cross of ashes placed on their foreheads. What is Ash Wednesday? Pope Gelasius I instituted this feast to honor Bishop Thaddeus of Ephesus. His feast day is celebrated on the Tuesday of Lent, which was the first week of Lent. The Catholic Church celebrates the…

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Discovering the Best Odor Eliminating Kitty Litter

There are a lot of different cat litter brands on the market, and while it’s important to choose the best one for your needs, sometimes you’ll also want to go with the best odor eliminating kitty litter. Cats will take what they need when they need it, and if you don’t give them an odor eliminator, they’ll eat it. Here are some ideas on choosing the best one. Remember that some brands make it so that the cat doesn’t eat the kitty litter. The problem with that is that most…

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Catholic Saints For Kids – 10 Interesting Saints You May Not Have Heard Of

You will find a lot of information on the Internet about Catholic saints for kids. However, unless you talk to children or teenagers, you probably won’t know the actual stories behind these great people. Let’s go over a few of the saints, you may not have heard of and see what they have to do with your kids. St. Theresa was known as “The Good Doctor” because she focused her entire life to help others. She founded a hospital in Krakow called the Karnovsky, where she cared for poor patients.…

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Belgian PM condemns anti-Semitic floats in historic parade

Brussels, Belgium, Feb 24, 2020 / 11:30 am (CNA).- The Belgian Prime Minister, Sophie Wilmes, has condemned a traditional parade in the country which featured apparently anti-Semitic floats. For the second consecutive year, organizers of the Aalst Carnival included numerous apparetnly anti-Semitic caricatures and floats in the annual parade. This year the event also included marchers who appeared to be dressed as Nazi soldiers. “The federal government is sensitive to the reactions to some floats and costumes at the carnival,” said Wilmes in a statement released on Sunday, Feb. 23. “Even though…

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Patron Saint of Special Education

Patron Saint of Special Education In the third paragraph of this article, I will tell you about the Patron Saint of Special Education. This isn’t always a very exciting subject, but it is something that millions of children need to know. So what is this holy figure? The Virgin Mary is the Patron Saint of all women, and of any Christian woman. She is also the Patron Saint of nurses, train wreck handlers, and anyone who need an extra helping hand. In Christianity, Mary is the mother of Jesus, who…

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