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Researchers’ embryonic stem-cell advance decried as morally troubling

Researchers’ embryonic stem-cell advance decried as morally troubling

“Creating new human lives in the laboratory solely to destroy them is an abuse denounced even by many who do not share the Catholic Church’s convictions on human life.”

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Star Trek Into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness

In following up on his 2009 reboot of — and prequel to — Gene Roddenberry’s mythos, Abrams crafts a snappy adventure on a spectacular scale. And the story — penned by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Damon Lindelof — carries an ethically respectable thematic cargo.

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Through blogs, Catholic moms share their faith as ‘digital disciples’

Through blogs, Catholic moms share their faith as ‘digital disciples’

“We try to be supportive to parents in the trenches of the domestic church.”

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Salute to graduates

Salute to graduates

Reflections written by high school seniors selected by their Catholic schools and parishes

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Effects of redefining marriage will be felt for years, Minnesota Catholic Conference says

Effects of redefining marriage will be felt for years, Minnesota Catholic Conference says

The Senate will vote on the legislation next week. The governor has said he would sign the measure if it reaches his desk.

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One step closer

One step closer

Archbishop John Nienstedt ordained seven men to the transitional diaconate May 4 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

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No compromise between same-sex ‘marriage,’ religious liberty

No compromise between same-sex ‘marriage,’ religious liberty

The House of Representatives will vote on same-sex marriage legislation on Thursday, May 9.

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New president wants women to rediscover value of ACCW

New president wants women to rediscover value of ACCW

As people across the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis participate in the Rediscover: initiative, Lucy Johnson wants to help members of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women also to rediscover the value of the ACCW.

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Magazine meant to ‘lift women up’ set for May debut

Magazine meant to ‘lift women up’ set for May debut

The new magazine is not religious but is informed by the editors’ faith and “desire to be better women.”

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Pope Francis welcomes retired Pope Benedict back to Vatican

Pope Francis welcomes retired Pope Benedict back to Vatican

For the first time in history, the Vatican is home to a pope and a retired pope.

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In the quiet stillness of suffering, Mary resides

In the quiet stillness of suffering, Mary resides

Laura and Rob Sobiech garner strength from their Catholic faith as son Zach endures rare form of bone cancer that continues to weaken his body.

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Ladybugs ladybugs ladybugs

Ladybugs ladybugs ladybugs

Convent of the Visitation School third-grader Caroline Schlehuber, right, reacts to the many ladybugs crawling on her hand as classmate Logan Kinsella watches.

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