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Human dignity at risk in Europe, advocates warn before Pope's speech
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Nov. 25 address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, pro-life leaders are emphasizing the danger... Read more
Pope Francis offers a lesson from a ham and cheese sandwich
Pope Francis brought laughter to a group of young people gathered at the Vatican Nov.15 when he quoted an Argentinean... Read more
For terminally-ill seminarian, a life with suffering is not void of dignity
A seminarian is looking forward to his ordination to the diaconate this spring and the priesthood a year later, even... Read more
Dawkins misses joy of those with Down syndrome, critics say
Advocates of those with Down syndrome have strongly criticized prominent atheist Richard Dawkins’ suggestions that it would be immoral not... Read more
Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities
Pope Francis visited the House of Hope rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in South Korea on Aug. 15 where... Read more
Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome
Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been... Read more
Hospice seeks funds for its human dignity-centered care
An end-of-life care organization based in Denver, Colo. will begin helping patients in earnest later this month and is raising... Read more
Obama says Pope Francis is a reminder of human dignity
Speaking at the 2014 Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama reflected on his recent meeting... Read more
Belgium's child euthanasia move lamented as 'unbelievable'
In the wake of Belgium's recent decision to legalize euthanasia for children, several members of the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for... Read more
Denver hospice dedicated to upholding Church teaching
A palliative care organization in the Denver archdiocese is committed to providing end-of-life care to patients that fully accords with... Read more
Death penalty debate aims to give public voice to Church
The Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought will host a debate at the University of Colorado next week on the use... Read more
Church in New Mexico criticizes assisted suicide ruling
A New Mexico judge was wrong to rule that there is a “right” to doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients,... Read more
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
Pope: Neglect of human dignity causes 'practical atheism'
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis met with members of an international organization that promotes human dignity, warning them against a... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Mandela's creation of a 'new South Africa'
After the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis issued a letter offering condolences to his family... Read more
De-humanization the most pressing issue of today, expert says
A gathering of researchers and scientists convened in Rome to discuss some of the greatest threats to humanity, identifying the... Read more
Bishop says porn use starts with loneliness, 'yearning for love'
Reflecting on the pornography addiction of a man recently sentenced for the abduction of three women, Bishop James Conley said... Read more
Massive sex trafficking bust applauded by US lawmaker
A major U.S. law enforcement operation, which saved over 100 minors from prostitution rings and arrested over 150, drew praise... Read more
Young woman recalls deep pain, joy of immigrating to America
A young woman who immigrated to the U.S. with her family from Guadalajara, Mexico, recalls the 11 years of paperwork... Read more
Britain's online porn ban hailed as sensible solution
A British plan to apply family-friendly filters to internet connections by default has drawn praise as a thoughtful way to... Read more
