Archive for September 19, 2017

Detail from Giovanni Lanfranco's Saint Luke Healing the Dropsical Child (c. 1625)?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Faith, science, beauty: what doctors can learn from Catholic art

The intersection of art, medicine, and faith in the Catholic tradition has a lot to teach today, especially if you’re... Read more

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UK slammed for media portrayal of people with disabilities

A United Nations committee addressing the rights of disabled people has rebuked the U.K. for how people with disabilities are portrayed by... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family

On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Mother Cabrini's care for immigrants remains relevant, Pope Francis says

In a letter Tuesday to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis reflected on the role of... Read more

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In talk at Facebook, Bishop Barron tackles how to debate religion

People need to learn how to argue better on the internet, especially about religion, Catholic media personality and Los Angeles... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

How Christians can accompany those with same-sex attraction

Have compassion and empathy: especially for those dealing with struggles which are different than yours.  Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic health care growth a benefit, not a threat, ethicist says

A research paper that depicts the growth of Catholic health care as a threat to reproductive health ignores the attraction... Read more

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Togo's bishops call for peace while reform goes to public vote

Following Togo's largest protests in over a decade, the bishops of the small African country urged political leaders toward a... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

St. Louis archbishop leads prayer for peace after violent protests

The Archbishop of St. Louis led an interfaith group of religious leaders in prayer for peace and justice on Tuesday,... Read more