Archive for June 25, 2015

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By Mary Farrow

The dark side of living 'childfree'

A few months ago, several writers opened up a conversation they felt was long overdue in a book titled “Selfish,... Read more

A Muslim chaplain of the US Navy prays during Ramadan at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2011. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal sends Ramadan wishes to suffering Muslims, rebukes religious violence

In an oblique rebuke to the Islamic State and other militants, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran has wished Muslims a peaceful and... Read more

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CDF reportedly judges Medjugorje apparitions false, but permits pilgrimage

If reports in Italian media outlets are to be believed, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith met June... Read more

The statue of Bl. Junipero Serra inside the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

California legislators renew push against Junipero Serra, saint and Hispanic 'founding father'

A statue of Franciscan missionary and saint-to-be Father Junipero Serra has stood in the U.S. Capitol since 1931, but its... Read more

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Congress combats targeting of traditional marriage advocates

A new bill protecting the religious liberty traditional marriage advocates has the support of two leading U.S. bishops. But will... Read more

Pope Francis embraces Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

For Archbishop Chaput, Vatican synod, Philly family meeting providentially linked

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia sees a providential link between September’s World Meeting of Families and October’s Synod on the... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, March 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope exhorts future Vatican diplomats to bring Christ's face to the world

Pope Francis told the graduating class of Holy See ambassadors on Thursday that their main mission is to be Christ’s... Read more