Archive for October 21, 2014

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By Ann Schneible

Formation for marriage can't end at the wedding, Catholic couple says

As the Church continues to reflect on the pastoral needs of the family following the recent Synod of Bishops, there... Read more

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By Kate Veik

'Mystic in the slums': A glimpse into the prophetic life of Mother Teresa

“The world today is upside down, and is suffering so much, because there is so very little love in the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican releases details for Pope Francis' visit to Turkey

In response to an invitation sent by Patriarch Bartolomeo I of Constantinople, Pope Francis will make a three-day trip to... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Work, Pray, Love: Archbishop Chaput's advice for modern Christians

Religious believers should acknowledge that they are now “strangers” in U.S. society, in part because of their own failures, but... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, Jan. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Christ restores peace by breaking walls of division

Christ wants to see us reconciled rather than living as enemies, Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass on... Read more

An Ebola clinic in Liberia's capital, Monrovia, which opened Aug. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

After surviving Ebola, Liberians have another challenge - marginalization

"How is it that we have again become the marginalized of the earth?" That is what people ask Bishop Anthony... Read more

Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

Why the bishop of Dallas sheltered a family on Ebola watch

When a Texas family feared to have contracted the Ebola virus was recently placed under quarantine, they found refuge from... Read more

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Minnesota dioceses sign abuse settlements, pledge to protect children

Two dioceses in Minnesota have reached undisclosed financial settlements with a victim of clergy abuse, promising to implement and abide... Read more

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Religious freedom deteriorating, but don't despair, official says

Although religious freedom conditions around the globe are worsening, Americans should see this fact as a cause for motivation rather... Read more

Helen Hull Hitchcock, who died Oct. 20, 2014. Photo courtesy of National Catholic Register.?w=200&h=150

Remembering Helen Hull Hitchcock, 'a true daughter of God'

Helen Hull Hitchcock, a prominent Catholic speaker, author, and advocate for the Church’s teachings on women and liturgy, died at... Read more