Archive for February 14, 2018

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Rocket launch prompts talk of living on Mars – what’s a Catholic to think?

A major rocket launch by entrepreneur Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, on Feb. 6 has been hailed as a major... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Mass-goers have a right to a well-prepared homily, Pope says

On Wednesday Pope Francis again offered some reflections and tips for the Liturgy of the Word, saying faithful who attend... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Ash Wednesday at the Church of Sant'Anselmo all'Aventino on February 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope on Ash Wednesday: Lent is the perfect time to 'come home'

At Mass for Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis invited everyone to live the 40 days of Lent as a time to... Read more

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English bishop: marriage is God's gift, let us foster it

Young people still desire to marry despite the crisis surrounding marriage in the contemporary U.K., and Catholics need to defend... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Expert says religious freedom critical for Vatican-China bishop deal

A missionary priest and expert on the Church in China has expressed cautioun, and a limited optimism, about a rumored... Read more

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US bishops urge day of prayer and fasting for peace in DRC, S Sudan

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Catholics to join Pope Francis Feb. 23 in a Day of Prayer... Read more

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Irish bishop calls for protection of the unborn ahead of abortion referendum

Human life “from its tiniest origins” must be protected, Bishop Brendan Kelly of Galway and Kilmacduagh said at his installation... Read more

Tanzanian president John Magufuli inspects the military shortly after his inauguration in Dar es Salaam, Nov. 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops in Tanzania denounce government for suppressing freedoms

The bishops of Tanzania spoke out this week against the suppression of several constitutional freedoms within the country, saying the... Read more

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Respect freedom of speech, Kenyan bishops say after media restrictions

Kenya’s government has shut down several TV stations after the leader of an opposition political party declared himself the “people's... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

'Senseless violence and horrifying evil'—Archbishop Wenski urges prayers for Parkland

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami urged Broward County to unity, mutual support, and strength after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman... Read more