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Contraception feeds violence against women, papal theologian says
The introduction of the birth control pill nearly 60 years ago has led to what the priest called a demographic winter in many countries and to a lack of interest in marriage and fatherhood among men.
Indian Catholic leaders protest call to ban sacrament of reconciliation
"This demand is absurd and it displays ignorance about the sacrament of confession," said Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai, president of Catholic Bishops Conference of India.
Catholic Camping
Catholic adults are invited to an Aug. 10-12 getaway at Rickett's Glen State Park for relaxation and renewal.
‘Ignite’ seminars kindle personal transformation
Consultant Vanessa Hamm of Accendi Solutions will lead personal coaching workshops on Aug. 16 and 22 to develop attendees' God-given potential.
Erie bishop backs transparency; redacted report could be released Aug. 8
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court July 27 cleared the way for the August release of a redacted version of a grand jury report on clergy sex abuse that has been termed by one of the state's Catholic bishops as "graphic" and "sobering."
Struggle against virus isn’t over, say Catholics at global AIDS meeting
Despite rumors of its demise, the AIDS pandemic is far from over, and churches must continue to play a critical role in combating the disease.
Pope makes surprise visit to elderly friend in Rome
People in a quiet residential neighborhood of Rome were surprised when a blue Ford Focus came to a stop, and Pope Francis stepped out.
Syriac Catholic bishops call attention to plight of persecuted faithful
In their final statement from the July 23-27 gathering, the bishops noted that they have "raised their voices high in front of the world, denouncing the calamities" which have especially affected the Syriac church, particularly in Syria and Iraq.
Help those in need, never waste food, pope says
Leftovers should be eaten later or given to someone in need who will eat them, he said, advising people to talk to their relatives who lived through the aftermath of the Second World War and ask what they did with any uneaten food.
In the reunification scramble, church groups raced to help families
Catholic humanitarian organizations rushed to collect material help, bishops loudly denounced the separation policy, and groups such as Catholic Extension established a fund to shelter, feed and defend some of the separated immigrant families.