Archive for September 9, 2015

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US bishops urge anti-suicide provisions in proposal for end-of-life counseling

A federal proposal focusing on health care counseling for end-of-life decision making needs further additions, including strong exclusions of assisted... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Sept. 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Churches, families must be places of welcome, Pope says

Pope Francis Wednesday spoke of the bond which must exist between families and the Christian community, stressing that the Church,... Read more

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Havana, Cuba. ?w=200&h=150

Here's a look at the state of the Church Pope Francis will find in Cuba

Just 357 priest working to evangelize 11.2 million people, along with 2,000 faithful who offer their homes where there are... Read more

Queen Elizabeth II in Newtongrange, Scotland on Sept. 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable reign – and what her faith has to do with it

She has met the Beatles. She speaks fluent French. She has survived 12 U.S. Presidents and she even has a... Read more

Prayer outside Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, in Denver, Colo. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Women who survived abortions ask Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

Abortion survivors testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday against continuing federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the... Read more