Archive for November 5, 2014

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Argentina lawmakers rebuked over abortion push for minors

Pro-life organizations in Argentina are denouncing a proposal that would allow “free and legal abortion on demand,” for children as... Read more

Sister Maria of Nazareth, who moved to Aleppo, Syria, two months ago to minister to local Christians. ?w=200&h=150

Despite persecution, Year of Consecrated Life celebrated in Syria

Despite persecution and threats faced by the Catholic faithful in Syria, religious communities in the war-torn country have continued their... Read more

The site where a young Christian couple were allegedly burned alive at a brick factory in Pakistan's Punjab province. Courtesy of Legal Evangelical Association Development.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Christian couple reportedly burned alive, Pakistan urged to respond

The reported killing of a Christian couple in Pakistan by a mob on Tuesday has sparked calls for the nation's... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica on June 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: You make the Church 'sick' if you don't support your bishop

During his weekly general audience on Wednesday Pope Francis said that a Church which does not foster communion with the... Read more

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Assisted suicide only serves to abandon, Vatican says of Maynard's death

In comments about Brittany Maynard, the terminally ill cancer patient who took her own life, one Vatican official clarified that... Read more

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By Elise Harris

At the heart of the annulment process: Justice, salvation of souls, Pope says

Pope Francis gave a brief address to canonists on Wednesday, discussing the grave importance of justice in the process of... Read more

Bishops wait in line to greet Pope Francis at his General Audience held Oct. 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

New norms encourage bishops in difficult situations to resign

The appreciation shown to bishops who choose to offer their resignation before the age of 75 because of illness “or... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Pain and growth as Archdiocese of New York reorganizes

The parishioners at Holy Innocents were relieved to hear that their parish will remain open following concerns that it might... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Did an out-of-touch abortion stance cause Democrats to lose the Senate?

In the wake of momentous losses for U.S. Democrats on Tuesday, one group said the party’s abortion stance may be... Read more