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Brief: Women arrested for doing men’s ritual

JERUSALEM (AP) April 18, 2013

Israeli police on Thursday, April 11, detained five women at a Jerusalem holy site for performing religious rituals that ultra-Orthodox Jews say are reserved for men. The detentions came just a day after...

Brief: Pope supports opposition towards American nuns

VATICAN CITY (AP) April 18, 2013

The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis supports the Holy See's crackdown on the largest umbrella group of U.S. nuns, dimming hopes that a Jesuit pope whose emphasis on the poor mirrored the nuns' own...

Retreat encourages seniors to reflect

JESSICA DEBOLD April 11, 2013

Seniors will take a day-trip to the wilderness to reminisce on their experiences at Loyola and to reflect on their spiritual journeys. This May's graduating class will venture to Tickfaw State Park, located...

New pastor hopes for successful future

JANEICIA NEELY April 11, 2013

New Orleans native, the Rev. Edwin Gros, S.J., replaced the Rev. Donald Hawkins, S.J. as the pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Gros succeeded Hawkins, who served as the parish pastor for six years. "I...

Brief: Ignatian awards will be given out soon

The Maroon and The Maroon April 11, 2013

As the end of the academic year and graduation approaches, the Loyola community will honor its students with the university's most prestigious Ignatian award. The three Ignatian awards are given to one...

Briefs: Woman leads prayer at Mormon gathering

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) April 11, 2013

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - For the first time in the event's 183-year history, a woman led a prayer Saturday, April 6, at the semiannual gathering of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jean A....

Staff will experience Ignatian values

JESSICA DEBOLD April 4, 2013

The Jesuit Center is introducing the Ignatian Staff Fellows program, an opportunity for staff to participate in a yearlong workshop dedicated to Ignatian values. The staff will participate in readings,...

Brief: Gaza law segregates students by gender

Associate Press April 4, 2013

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - A new Gaza law mandating separate classrooms for boys and girls from age nine is another worrisome sign that the territory's Islamic militant Hamas rulers are gradually imposing...

Brief: Pope celebrates Easter at the Vatican

Associate Press April 4, 2013

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis marked Christianity's most joyous day with a passionate plea for world peace, celebrating his first Easter Sunday as pontiff in the enthusiastic company of more than 250,000...

University will award students for leadership

MARY GRACI April 4, 2013

Students will be recognized for their efforts in leadership and service during the upcoming Magis Student Leadership Awards. On Tuesday, April 30, the Office of Student Affairs will host its 31st Annual...

Brief: Jews can now smoke while celebrating the Passover meal

Associate Press April 4, 2013

JERUSALEM (AP) - Observant Jews in Israel craving a smoke during the weeklong Passover holiday that started at sundown Monday, March 25, can now enjoy a rabbi-approved puff. It's the first time cigarettes...

Pope Francis kisses a child in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope on Tuesday in an installation Mass simplified to suit his style, but still grand enough to draw princes, presidents, rabbis, muftis and thousands of ordinary people to St. Peter’s Square to witness the inauguration of the first pope from the New World.

Pope Francis emerges as world leader

LESLIE GAMBONI AND NIA PORTER March 21, 2013

For all the excitement Pope Francis has brought to the world stage, he has kept a low profile until his recent election. According to Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, assistant professor of liturgy, catechesis...

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