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Former orphans reflect on Catholic care some 50 years later
Graduates of an archdiocesan child care system that no longer exists -- large institutions run by religious men and women -- speak about the system they often entered at birth, remained until they were of age and helped them become solid citizens.
Church must listen to young Catholics, synod prep document advises
A working document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops in Rome said young people "want to see a church that shares their situations of life in the light of Gospel rather than by preaching."
Cardinal: Dive deep into Scripture to find joy, clarity in anxious times
Joy has to be rooted in the fullness of reality, the suffering of the Cross, the glory of the Resurrection and the providence of God, not in a gooey meringue of sweetness.
Local priests on front line as protests close Nicaragua’s cities
Church leaders were cautiously welcoming some progress in the dialogue they have mediated between Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and protesters, who want him to resign.
Bishops across U.S. condemn separation, detention of migrant children
UPDATED - The country's Catholic bishops have joined a chorus of organizations, institutions and high-profile individuals urging the Trump administration to stop separating children from their parents as they seek respite in the U.S.
Astronomy, Eucharist share stage at Thomism conference
The Thomistic Institute and the Society of Catholic Scientists hosted a forum focused on the intersection between the natural sciences, especially physics and biology, and Thomistic thought.
Nearly 500 British priests sign statement in support of ‘Humanae Vitae’
They said the prophetic warnings contained within "Humane Vitae," (Of Human Life) published by Blessed Pope Paul VI July 25 1968, have proved to be accurate.
Trenton bishop decries mass shooting that took place during arts festival
No motive "can justify these ongoing, seemingly relentless acts of gun violence plaguing our cities," Bishop David M. O'Connell of Trenton said.
Dictatorships begin with taking over media to spread lies, pope says
"All dictatorships, all of them, began like this, by adulterating communication, by putting communications in the hands of people without scruples, of governments without scruples," he added.
Pope asks people to value contributions refugees can make
Pope Francis called on nations working to develop a global compact on refugees to make sure they help ensure migration is safe, legal and humane.