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Published: May 10, 2017

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Groups still in limbo over contraceptive mandate challenge

WASHINGTON -- Groups that legally challenged the Affordable Care Act’s contraception requirement for employers still do not have clear direction on how to move forward because nearly a year after the U.S. Supreme Court sent their cases back to the lower courts, the Justice Department still is appealing some of them.

Pope: U.S. needs diplomatic solution with North Korea

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CAIRO -- A diplomatic solution must be found to the escalating tension between North Korea and the United States, Pope Francis told journalists.

Striking the tent for the last time, together

WORCESTER, Mass. -- The congregation, numbering about 50, gathered for their last Easter Mass together on the DCU Center’s arena floor.

Nun honored by U.S. says bombing a setback

ROME -- Two weeks after the U.S. State Department honored her as a Woman of Courage, a Salesian sister from Syria told reporters President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb a Syrian air base is another step back from peace.

What movie, TV show or book uplifts you?

“‘The Hobbit’ is a book that really inspires me. The tale is about a tiny, middle-aged hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. ... This tale really inspires me because it shows how anyone can change. ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

Here’s a big win for the little guy

Art Cullen has his gripes about Catholicism, but he cannot deny its influence on the work that last month won him a Pulitzer Prize. (Columns)

Another reason Russia should be in the news

The newspaper pages and airwaves of the national media have been filled with news about Russia. Did Russia intervene in our presidential election? Should sanctions be made against Russia for assisting the Assad regime in Syria? (Editorial)