“Let us allow ourselves to be transformed by the peace of Christ! Let us make heard the cry for peace that springs from our hearts!” the pope said.
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The ruling sent the law back to the lower courts, saying the lower courts previously “erred by failing to apply sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny.”
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Senators seek information from FDA and abortion drug manufacturers on mifepristone
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The 118,000-square-foot shrine is located in the city’s Brookland section, affectionately called “Little Rome” for the many Catholic institutions located there.
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Washington Roundup: DHS nominee clears key hurdle; Gabbard testifies amid Iran war scrutiny; and more
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Trump issues presidential messages for feast of St. Joseph, St. Patrick’s Day
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