Archive for September 16, 2015

Pope Francis at the General Audience address in St. Peter's Square, June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

For Pope Francis, religious fundamentalism diverts us from the true God

Religious fundamentalism keeps God at a distance, and keeps believers from building bridges with others, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Jan. 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Here's what Cardinal O'Malley has to say for Respect Life month

While people might think of illness, disability age or inconvenience as something that detracts from human dignity, every life is... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Oct. 1, 2014 general audience. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow,Ann Schneible

Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says

Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Francis' Council of Cardinals proposes a new congregation for the Roman Curia

The Council of Cardinals finally submitted to Pope Francis on Wednesday a proposal to establish a new congregation for laity,... Read more

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Office Depot apologizes after claiming pro-life flier was 'hate material'

Office Depot officials have apologized to a pro-life Catholic woman in Illinois after their store refused to print her pro-life... Read more

Bishop Antoine Audo of Aleppo, Syria, in Rome on Sept. 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

We want solutions, not guns – a Syrian bishop speaks out

Outside entities who drive the Syrian war – either through the selling of arms or their own political and strategic... Read more