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This Nov. 9, 2001, file photo shows the sequin-covered ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in &quot;The Wizard of Oz&quot; at the offices of Profiles in History in Calabasas, Calif. Smithsonian Museum officials started a Kickstarter fundraising drive Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, to repair the iconic slippers from 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz” and create a new state-of-the-art display case for them at the National Museum of American History. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Federal judge allows Catholic University to move forward with auction of ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Pope Francis wrote an encyclical this week saying that the use of fossil fuels is leading to an increase in worldwide global warming, which came as welcome news for President Obama and the environmental movement, however, Catholic politicians, especially Democrats, are left to walk a tight line on how to reconcile the pontiff's proclamations with voters. (associated press)

Have a family, grow a garden, be holy — conclusions from Laudato Si

By Matt Hadro and Adelaide Mena - Catholic News Agency

The winning design features arches that mimic the architecture of the Basilica. The chair designed for the Pope features a simple high arch designed to bring focus not on itself, but on "the Vicar of Christ who will preach from it."

Catholic University students design altar for Pope Francis visit

By Nate Madden — THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times

2 schools in region investigated over sex abuse

Associated Press

President Obama walks onstage to speak on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at a fundraiser at the Austin Music Hall in Austin, Texas. (Associated Press)

College joins Catholics on contraception challenge

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

**FILE** President Obama, accompanied by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, announces the revamp of his contraception policy requiring religious institutions to fully pay for birth control on Feb. 10, 2012, at the White House. (Associated Press)

Catholic leaders take aim at Obama contraception plan

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times