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Pope, patriarch discuss canon law’s relationship to ecumenism
The search for Christian unity must involve all aspects of the churches' lives, including their different church laws, Pope Francis said.
Council of Cardinals reviews input on draft constitution for Curia
Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals finished its first review and reflection on comments and proposals received for the draft of the proposed apostolic constitution reforming the Roman Curia.
Priesthood is a gift, not a job, pope says
Priests should see their ministry first as a gift then as a service, said Pope Francis. He prayed that they not become "businessmen ministers, fixers," and added, "doing is secondary."
Polls show big support for conscience protections for health care workers
An overwhelming majority of Americans -- 83% -- said they support conscience protection rights for health care professionals because they should not be forced to perform procedures against their moral beliefs.
Sister Prejean tells how she ‘woke up’ to injustices nearly 40 years ago
Sister Helen Prejean, the well-known advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, was not always doing this work. It came out of her "waking up," as she put it, to capital punishment's injustice.
‘Grisly discovery’ of fetal remains at abortionist’s home sparks outrage
UPDATED - The Sept. 13 disclosure that the preserved remains of over 2,200 aborted babies had been found at the home of a recently deceased Indiana abortionist has spurred demands for a full investigation.
Philippine Senate hears proposals to legalize divorce
Senators are unsure about divorce but may be willing to pass a bill allowing for the dissolution of a marriage. The Philippines is the only country besides Vatican City without a legal provision for divorce.
Amman parish helps educate refugees, including in Aramaic, English
As a new school year begins in the Middle East, Jordan -- which hosts the world's second-largest refugee population per capita -- is facing the challenges of providing these youngsters with an education.
Archbishop John Carroll High School Open House
Please join the Archbishop John Carroll High School's Open House this Sunday. We are excited to host you and your child as you walk through Carroll's campus.
Pope John Paul II and his Letter to Artists: 20 Years Later
Please join Dr. Steven Schloeder, Anthony Visco, and others for an evening of discussion and reflection on the Letter to Artists written by Saint John Paul II, its meaning and message 20 years later.