Archive for September 17, 2014

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops praise continuing Civil Rights movement

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was “a monumental step forward” for human dignity, but continued work is necessary to... Read more

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the 2012 Christ Our Life Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo courtesy of Lore McManus Solo.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Christ Our Life conferences a 'shot of holy adrenaline'

The Holy Spirit's inspiration can strike at the most unexpected times - like while running on a treadmill.    Read more

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

Bishop Tobin on divorce: Changes needed in approach, not teaching

The dilemma of divorced and remarried Catholics should prompt consideration of changes in the Church’s approach to annulments and the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

True Christians aren't elitist – they generate life, Pope says

At his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on what it means to evangelize, calling it apostolic work born of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday General Audience on April 23, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis uses fast-track move to canonize first Sri Lankan

Blessed Joseph Vaz will soon become Sri Lanka's first saint after Pope Francis Sept. 17 advanced his cause for canonization... Read more

Protestors can take refuge and pray for peace in one of two tent-chapels on Maidan Square in Kiev. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Dolan: Ukraine 'flowing with blood,' America must speak up

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has urged U.S. Catholics to listen to the “chilling” pleas of Greek-Catholic bishops who... Read more

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Bishops praise agreement on low-income child care bill

The U.S. bishops’ conference has praised federal lawmakers for reaching an agreement to reauthorize legislation that funds child care and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, Aug. 27, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's visit will change Philippines, Cardinal Tagle hopes

Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January will be an opportunity to lead the Church in the country down... Read more

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Relief workers welcome US action against Ebola

President Barack Obama’s announcement of personnel and other aid to combat the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa drew... Read more