Archive for November 17, 2015

Extraordinary assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family. Oct. 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Here's what the US bishops were most impressed with at the Synod

Most bishops at the recent Synod on the Family agreed that the Church should minister to married couples long after... Read more

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

A caution from Archbishop Chaput: dishonest mercy helps no one

True mercy and trust in the transformative power of God’s grace are key to helping divorced-and-remarried Catholics, Archbishop Charles Chaput... Read more

Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Refugees are God's children, Pope says in wake of Paris attacks

Amid questions over whether European nations will reevaluate their migrant policies in the wake of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

In interfaith move, Pope Francis will visit Rome’s synagogue in January

The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will soon become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to visit the Great Synagogue in... Read more

Cardinal Pieto Parolin at the North American College in Rome on Jan. 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Parolin on ISIS threats: Vatican may be a target, but we're not backing down

In wake of Friday’s violent terror attacks in Paris, the Vatican’s Secretary of State said that while the small country... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

'Impatience for unity' – a look at the Pope's recent chat with Lutherans

Pope Francis' encounter with a Lutheran community in Rome this weekend was his chance to advocate for greater unity among... Read more

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Amid digital media trends, Vatican looks to learn from Asian strengths

The Catholic Church can learn from Asian trends in social media to help build communications networks and advance evangelization, a... Read more