Archive for October 27, 2018

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Nigerian bishops: Catholic schools should form and protect all children

Bishops and lawmakers in Nigeria gathered Oct. 15-18 to discuss the educational needs of children in the country in light... Read more

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After synagogue shooting, Bishop Zubik pleads for prayer, end to anti-Jewish bigotry

“May God free us from fear and hatred, and sow peace in our lives, our communities, and in the world,”... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Youth synod final document addresses 'all types of abuse'

The prevention of sex abuse and abuse in all its forms is a topic of the 2018 Synod of Bishops’... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Youth synod final report released, addresses gender, sexuality

The final report of the fifteenth general session of the Synod of Bishops, held on the topics of young people,... Read more

October 3, 2018 - The opening day of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. ?w=200&h=150

Synod document calls for ‘participatory, co-responsible’ Church

The final document of the Synod of Bishop’s fifteenth general session was approved by the members and released late Saturday.... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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