Archive for October 24, 2015

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By Matt Hadro

Child migrants' home countries have only grown worse, US Congress is reminded

The number of Central American migrants to the U.S. might be down this year, but their problems at home have... Read more

Memorial for Unborn Children, by Martin Hudacek. Photo ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

With a child's touch, sculpture seeks to comfort those who mourn abortion

Five years ago a young Slovakian artist set out to create a statue that would offer hope and healing to... Read more

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Pope Francis: Synod was about affirming family, indissoluble marriage

At the conclusion of the 2015 Synod on the Family, Pope Francis emphasized that the gathering had been about recognizing... Read more

Pope Francis in the Synod Hall in the Vaitcan on Oct. 21, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Final synod document strongly backs Church teaching, beauty of family life

With a two-thirds majority vote, the more than 200 bishops gathered for the Vatican's synod on the family supported Church... Read more