Archive for September 18, 2015

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By Mary Farrow

How marriage prep is failing Catholics, and what we can do about it

The Church needs to seriously consider changing the way it approaches marriage preparation say John and Claire Grabowski, a couple... Read more

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By Elise Harris

No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says

While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'

On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

When Pope Francis comes to the US, he won't just talk about the environment

Pope Francis’ ecology encyclical is about a lot more than recycling – it speaks to man’s deepest relationships – and... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican parish welcomes first refugee family following Pope's appeal

A family of four has been welcomed by the community of the Vatican's St. Anne parish after Pope Francis' made... Read more

Cuban pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the General Audience, April 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cubans hope papal visit will rekindle faith

The Church in Cuba has undertaken a movement of spiritual and missionary preparation for Pope Francis' arrival tomorrow, which has... Read more

A student-organized Women Betrayed rally at the US Capitol urging the defunding of Planned Parenthood, July 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

House votes to transfer federal funding from Planned Parenthood to health centers

In a 241-187 vote on Friday, members of the United States House of Representatives voted to freeze funding for Planned... Read more

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Vatican pushes back over White House invite to Catholic dissidents

The presence of LGBT activists and other controversial guests at the White House welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis has reportedly... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Christ is our only hope – Syrian Christians pray for miracles amid Islamists' carnage

Syrian natives who have ministered to refugees from the civil war there are trusting in God to protect their fellow... Read more