Archive for August 16, 2014

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By Adelaide Mena

Ethicist: IVF mix-up shows danger of artificial reproduction

The accidental swapping of children conceived through IVF procedures before implantation, which recently occurred in Italy, points to the moral... Read more

Parishioners from Bl Teresa of Calcutta parish in Ferguson, Mo., gathered for a prayer vigil for peace after the killing of Michael Brown on Aug. 9. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Calls for peace abound after shooting of Missouri teenager

Amid protests and heavy police action following the shooting of the teenaged Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., political and faith... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to religious communities at the Training Center 'School of Love' in Kkottongnaeon, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Only a joyful witness will attract, Pope tells religious

Addressing the religious communities of Korea, Pope Francis urged a deep reliance on the mercy of God and a focus... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Korean Bishops' Conference in Seoul, South Korea on August 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: Crisis in family calls on Church for better outreach

Pope Francis told South Korea's lay leaders during his visit to the country that the modern breakdown of families should... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Koreans electric with joy over visit of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has received a warm welcome from the Korean people, many of whom praise him for his acts of... Read more

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Pope Francis prays at Korean cemetery for aborted babies

En route from visiting a rehabilitation center in Kkottognae and on his way to meet with Korean religious, Pope Francis... Read more

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Don't reduce the faith to easy answers, Pope warns bishops

A deep understanding of our identity as Christians is needed to combat the modern tendency to reduce the faith to... Read more

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Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities

Pope Francis visited the House of Hope rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in South Korea on Aug. 15 where... Read more