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Seven churches to close in Pittsburgh: What does this mean for the catholic church?

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Duquesne President Ken Gormley has a long history at St. Anselm Church in Swissvale. He and his four siblings attended kindergarten through 12th grade there, his mom taught third grade there for 20 years, he was baptized in the church, received his first Communion and confirmation there, and his four children attended grade school there. “I have a lifetime of … Continue reading Seven churches to close in Pittsburgh: What does this mean for the catholic church?

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Duquesne community reacts to Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on May 8, becoming the first American pope in the 2000-year history of the Catholic Church. He is also considered a cardinal of Latin America because he spent many years as a missionary in Peru, eventually becoming a citizen there. The 69-year-old new pontiff chose the name Leo XIV. Continue reading Duquesne community reacts to Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

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Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims

2/28/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist  On Feb. 22, the Vatican began a four-day meeting of 190 church leaders to address the ongoing issue of sexual abuse within the Church. The meeting was called “The Protection of Minors in the Church,” with an emphasis on listening to abuse victims and tackling the issue head-on — something that many church officials had hoped for, especially … Continue reading Vatican must be accountable in light of sexual assault claims

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The real story behind the notable ‘Scary Jesus’

04/05/2018 Krystina Primack | Staff Writer Since the early 1960s, Duquesne University has been the proud home of an extremely prominent and unique crucifix. What most students lovingly refer to as Scary Jesus is — according to the Duquesne University Times — actually officially given the title Crucifix, and is the creation of Austrian artist Jos Pirkner. The iconic piece has become one of the … Continue reading The real story behind the notable ‘Scary Jesus’

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Lent involves more than abstaining

By Carley Thieret | Asst. Opinions Editor You don’t have to be Catholic to know that Lent is a very important time of year for the Church. Throughout the season of Lent we hear of people giving up chocolate, television and alcohol. Restaurants and fire halls are filled on Friday nights with people hungry to savor their favorite Lenten fish sandwich. Lent lasts for 40 … Continue reading Lent involves more than abstaining

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Catholics give praise to Pope Francis

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke A recent Pew Research Center poll found that 8 in 10 American Catholics think favorably of Pope Francis, who has served nearly a year as leader of the church. The poll results, released in February, show Francis to be almost as popular as the long-serving Pope John Paul II. Pew also reported that 7 in 10 American Catholics … Continue reading Catholics give praise to Pope Francis

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Darwin Day sparks evolution debate

By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Duquesne hosted its annual Darwin Day event on Wednesday. Despite operating as a Catholic University, the University supports the teaching of evolution. In 2003, David Lampee, associate professor in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, started Darwin Day at Duquesne and said that the administration was very supportive. Lampee said that over the years, some non-science … Continue reading Darwin Day sparks evolution debate

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The changing face of the Catholic Church

By Julian Routh | Asst. News Editor Before a new pope can serve the Catholic church in wake of Pope Benedict XVI’s official resignation this evening, there have been recent changes in the rules of the conclave and personnel of the group of cardinals who will elect his successor. At the time Benedict announced his resignation on Feb. 11, there were 117 Cardinals under the … Continue reading The changing face of the Catholic Church

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