Archive for September 17, 2016

Caritas Athens soup kitchen for refugees in Athens, Greece. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

We need to do more for refugees, Catholic advocates say

Catholic advocates are praising the U.S. for hosting an international refugee summit, but insist the administration can do more to... Read more

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Bishops: Don't let the media guide Catholics on divorce

Divorced Catholics who have remarried civilly are welcome to seek reconciliation with the Church, but they need to be sure... Read more

Pope Francis washes the feet of migrants and refugees during Holy Thursday Mass March 24, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says

In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more

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Man rams car through police barrier into St. Peter's Square

A mentally ill man rammed his car through a police checkpoint at St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening, demanding to... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Nov. 11, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics

In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more

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March for life in Berlin draws thousands

More than 7,500 people took part in the annual March for Life in Berlin on Saturday, under the motto: “No... Read more