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Dreaming of an ordinary summer

At the end of the school year, when Rita's kindergartener came home with his summer bucket list, he had written three words: “Swim. Movies. Picnic.”
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Irish parliament rejects amendment that would have liberalized abortion

The Irish parliament has defeated legislation that would have allowed abortion of fetuses diagnosed with life-limiting conditions.
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Pope says critics won’t stop him from pursuing vision for church

Pope Francis said he will continue pressing for a church that is open and understanding despite opposition from some clerics who "say no to everything."
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Movie Review: The BFG

Roald Dahl's eponymous1982 children's book, "The BFG" (Disney) comes packed with specialized terms for its own fantasy elements.
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Pope meets parents of U.S. student found dead in Rome

Meeting the grieving parents of a U.S. student who was found dead in Rome, Pope Francis mourned the death of the teenager.
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Catholic advocates look at next step in immigration battle

Catholic advocates say the recent Supreme Court ruling on immigration has spurred many of them to work harder to reform the country's immigration system.
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At the end of the fireworks is a pot of gold

You can sing the National Anthem as you stand by the American flag on your front porch.You can take your son to the neighborhood’s Fourth of July bicycle parade, counting the American flags along the way and singing, “My Country Tis of Thee” and “God Bless America."You can make the
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Supreme Court’s Texas decision impacts states, galvanizes both sides

The Supreme Court's June 27 decision to strike down restrictions on Texas abortion clinics is having ripple effects on legislation across the country.
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Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Installation Mass of Knights of Columbus Maryland State Officers

Archbishop William E. Lori's homily from the July 2 Installation Mass of Knights of Columbus Maryland State Officers.
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At closing Mass, people encouraged to pray, act for religious freedom

The theme for the 2016 Fortnight for Freedom, "Witnesses to Freedom," unfolded as 1,500 people spent their July 4 holiday in attending the closing Mass.
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Our Back Pages: Bicentennial was met with hoopla

The bicentennial of the founding of the United States was celebrated with much fanfare in Maryland 40 years ago this month.
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Service went above, beyond

Scott Myers and Darby Nisbett were honored for their service with the nationally-recognized President’s Volunteer Service Award.
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