Tag: hope
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‘It gives me hope’: Catholic advocates work to abolish death penalty at federal level
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Sep 21, 2024 / 09:00 am Pro-life advocates have seen significant gains in rolling back the death penalty in states around the country in recent years. A smaller but still determined band of activists and policymakers, meanwhile, is hoping for a similar victory at the federal level. The vast majority…
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Pope Francis prays for people of Nicaragua: ‘Renew your hope in Jesus’
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Aug 25, 2024 / 10:08 am Pope Francis prayed Sunday for a renewed hope for the people of Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church is experiencing harsh persecution under the regime of President Daniel Ortega. “To the beloved people of Nicaragua: I encourage you to renew your hope in Jesus. Remember…