Archive for October 29, 2015

St. John Paul II embraces Elio Toaff, then the chief rabbi of Rome, April 13, 1986. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Rabbi: From John XXIII to Francis, Catholic relations with Judaism have improved

Fifty years ago the way the Catholic Church related with other religions changed forever when the Second Vatican Council declaration... Read more

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Researcher: Study after study finding kids do best with married parents

Three new pieces of scholarship released in recent weeks suggest that children do best with married parents and are more... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims before the General Audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Aug. 19, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Africa abuzz ahead of Pope’s visit, Ugandan archbishop says

As his country gets ready to receive their spiritual ‘grandfather,’ Archbishop John Baptist Odama of Gulu, Uganda said Pope Francis’... Read more

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China replaces one-child policy with two-child policy

The Chinese government has moved its cap on the number of children per family from one to two, the state’s... Read more

Pope Francis visits Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis sets up foundation to boost Catholic education

Observing the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council's declaration on Christian education, Pope Francis on Wednesday established a foundation... Read more

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, caliph of the Islamic State. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Dialogue with the Islamic State? Not likely, says Cardinal Parolin

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, said that while interreligious dialogue is important, it’s not likely possible with... Read more

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India draws praise for plan to end foreign surrogacy

Known as the surrogacy capital of the world, India has announced that it would like to end its practice of... Read more