Our Church and Pope Are Under Attack: We Must Respond

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One reason the Catholic Church is being attacked is because, in spite of the weaknesses, sins and even crimes of a few members of the clergy, the Church is still the greatest herald of truth, beauty, goodness, and unity in the world. As such, she is also the gatekeeper of morality, and there are many people in the world, often having immoral intentions, who hate the Church and what she represents.

Catholics must combat ‘shadow industry’ of human trafficking, Archbishop Vlazny says

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Portland, Ore., Jan 15, 2010 / 06:35 am (CNA).- Human trafficking is a "shadow industry" and an example of slavery's persistence, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon John Vlazny has said. Discussing how Catholics can help combat the crime, he recommended former slave St. Josephine Bakhita as a patroness for its victims.