Archive for October 31, 2016

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In joint declaration, Catholics and Lutherans emphasize unity

In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more

Pope Francis embraces Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan, President of the Lutheran World Federation-during a joint prayer service at the cathedral in Lund Oct. 31, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

With God alone Christian unity is possible, Pope says in Sweden

Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more

A Christian refugee family of eight living in a construction site in Erbil, Iraq. Courtesy of International Christian Concern.?w=200&h=150

What will ensure the survival of Middle East Christians?

Christianity is at a crossroads in the Middle East, and only a dedicated campaign of aid and activism can help... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during an ecumenical gathering at Malmo Arena in Lund, Sweden, Oct. 31, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Make unity a priority, Pope Francis says at Reformation anniversary

While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more

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Election year got you down? Don't despair, Minnesota bishop urges

When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approached him and said, “Father, I hope... Read more

Bishop Michael Byrnes, who was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Hagatna Oct. 31, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

New bishop to lead beleaguered Guam archdiocese

Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael Byrnes as the successor to Guam's archbishop, who has been accused of sexual... Read more

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What's unpopular with voters? Taxpayer funding of abortion.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has backed an end to the Hyde Amendment, which bans most federally-funded Medicaid payments for... Read more