Archive for October 19, 2014

Hands Together, by Vera Kratochvil.?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Church teaching on sexuality is simple, but not easy, priest says

When it comes to human sexuality, one of the predominant themes being discussed by participants at the Extraordinary Synod on... Read more

Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Interreligious marriage: a look at the synod from India's perspective

While some countries face family issues such as divorce and polygamy, the synod’s Indian participants have voiced concern for interreligious... Read more

A tapestry of Bl. Paul VI hangs from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at his Mass of beatification. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope beatifies Paul VI, 'great helmsman' of Vatican II

Addressing those gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for the beatification of Paul VI, Pope Francis reminded Christians who... Read more

Cardinal Paul Poupard speaks with CNA in Rome, Oct. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Blessed Paul VI, the Pope who led the Church's barque in troubled waters

Bl. Paul VI was the first 'modern man' to be elected Bishop of Rome, and he put the Church in... Read more

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A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

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