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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
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
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
Why one Catholic entrepreneur is starting a 'food revolution' for the sick
When his wife Angela died of colon cancer in 2012, Chris Faddis knew he had to commemorate her life with... Read more
US House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, but not without controversy
Amid continuing controversy over fetal tissue harvesting at abortion clinics, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to defund Planned... Read more
Catholics in Cuba call on government to remove religious restrictions
Through one of its media outlets, the Havana archdiocese has called on the Cuban government “to definitively remove the restrictions... Read more
Gay Catholic to Synod: Please protect teaching on homosexuality
With the pastoral care of homosexual persons on the agenda of the Synod on the Family, one man with same-sex... Read more
Pope Francis to youth: the Bible can change your life. Now read it!
The Bible is so dangerous that some Christians risk persecution to have one. But for Pope Francis, its life-changing role... Read more
The problem of porn – are bishops talking about it?
It hasn't gotten a lot of media coverage so far, but the rampant affects of pornography on families worldwide has... Read more
For Thai Cardinal, the art of living includes witness to the Gospel
Every Christian has a role to play in evangelization, and the first step is to take the Word of God... Read more
Sodalitium Christianae Vitae issues statement in wake of accusations
The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae issued a statement on Wednesday announcing its commitment to the investigation of mistreatement, including sexual abuse,... Read more
The saint and the synod – John Paul II’s legacy still seen in Church teaching
Though it has been more than 10 years since the death of Pope John Paul II, the saint’s impact can... Read more
Updated: Pope Francis creates Vatican office combining laity, family, life issues
Pope Francis announced Thursday to the Synod on the Family that he has chosen to establish a new office in... Read more
Spain's socialist party would ban religion classes – even in private schools
As Spain prepares for its general election in December, Pedro Sánchez, the leader of the nation's socialist party, has said... Read more
Aid for Syrian refugee crisis falls far short, Congress told
Although numerous countries and organizations are working together and putting billions of dollars into relief efforts, “the scale of suffering... Read more
Holy See urges UN to ban nuclear weapons, work towards peace
Citing Pope Francis' recent words on avoiding war and promoting peaceful coexistence between nations, the Holy See addressed the United... Read more
At UN, Holy See delegation speaks up for indigenous peoples
The Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations reminded policymakers on Monday to listen to indigenous peoples’ concerns in efforts... Read more
Church unity and truth serve the family, Archbishop Gomez says from synod
The Catholic Church needs “a new missionary confidence and courage” that draws on Church unity and the recognition of God’s... Read more
Synod finds strong support for Church teaching in communion debate
Despite pastoral challenges posed by divorced-and-civilly-remarried Catholics, many synod fathers are in favor of current Church teaching and practice according... Read more
Marriage doesn't take away your freedom – quite the opposite, Pope says
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that contrary to modern notions, fidelity in marriage does not rob us of personal freedom... Read more
