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Fight against sex abuse involves 'spiritual combat,' Pope says


ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME — To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also must engage in "spiritual combat," because it is obvious the devil is at work, Pope Francis said.
 

Pope: Countries that sell arms have no right to talk about peace


VATICAN CITY - Nations that actively engage in arms dealing and help foment war in other countries should not expect to find peace in their own lands, Pope Francis said.
 

Marriage scores big on family satisfaction scale


OTTAWA - Canadian married couples with children are a pretty happy lot — at least more happy than their unmarried counterparts.

Canadian nun, sexologist: Catholics must increase their sexual maturity


QUEBEC CITY - A Canadian nun with a Ph.D. in clinical sexology said the sex abuse crisis in the church does not mean "the end of faith" but rather "the end of a lack of formation and the end of deviance," and a call to return to Jesus' message of love.

Speaking Out: Do smartphones have a place in class?


Whether it’s online shopping, banking or even dating, it’s as if we can live our lives entirely online. This is why the news about the banning of cellphones in all classes across Ontario next school year came as a surprise to me. The exceptions to the ban are when they are used as part of a teacher’s lesson, or for students with medical or special needs.
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