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Honesty, gratitude to God are basis of credibility, cardinal tells synod
Unless they recognize themselves as sinners rescued by Jesus, adults cannot be effective in helping young people find the path to faith and doing God's will, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago told the Synod of Bishops.
Some married men would answer a call to priesthood, bishop says
Speaking to the Synod of Bishops on behalf of Belgium's bishops' conference, a bishop said he was sure some young married men would become priests if they were asked.
Patients, families urged to learn more about palliative, hospice care
Two organizations are encouraging the public to learn more about the benefits of palliative care to relieve suffering for chronic and life-limiting conditions and about the role of hospice care at the end of life.
Oktoberfest taps into longing for Jesus, other young adults
Anthem, the Philadelphia Archdiocese's youth outreach, threw a big party in trendy Fishtown's hottest biergarten, where young adults could bring their not-really-Catholic or atheist friends for a good time.
U.K. court rules for bakers refusing to make cake with gay marriage slogan
In a unanimous ruling, five judges overturned a series of decisions by the lower courts to conclude that "nobody should be forced to have or express a political opinion in which he does not believe."
Florida dioceses offer prayers for those in hurricane’s path
The Category 4 storm has maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and the most powerful storm on record to strike the Florida Panhandle.
Catholic voters urged to do their homework in midterm-election voting
Catholic voters should see the elections as a chance to research candidates and issues, educate themselves on Catholic social teaching and be sure they are voting with well-formed consciences.
Pure, beautiful faith apparent at archdiocesan rosary devotion
There is power in praying the rosary, said those who attended the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s rosary devotion Oct. 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. All meditated on the rosary, and God's grace through Mary.
Local priests learn of ministry for Catholics with same-sex attraction
At their fall workshop Oct. 4 in Blue Bell, archdiocesan 151 priests heard presentations about Courage International and testimony from a homosexual man inspired to live his life joyfully and chastely.
Texas dioceses will release names of clergy credibly accused of abuse
In an action to be more transparent, the 15 Catholic dioceses in Texas will release the names of clergy who were credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor.