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German Catholic-Lutheran couple say some in mixed marriages feel rebuffed
The Heineckes' beliefs about why they should share Communion are shared by many interchurch couples in Germany.
Canadian bishops say marijuana use may soon be legal but remains sinful
With the exception of cannabis use for medicinal purposes, consuming marijuana violates the virtue of temperance and should be avoided, said Msgr. Frank Leo, general secretary of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Pope appoints apostolic administrator for Syro-Malabar major archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed an apostolic administrator for Cardinal George Alencherry's archdiocese amid infighting and financial controversies.
Catholic singles encouraged to make gift of self at national conference
The National Catholic Singles Conference provides an opportunity for singles to engage in the faith together through presentations, prayer, the sacraments and fellowship.
Reflection, repentance from sin of racism seen as key to evangelization
On June 18, Detroit Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron issued a reflection on racism in the first of a series of pastoral notes he plans to release examining issues in U.S. society and culture.
Religions, governments must work for religious freedom, speakers say
Promoting and protecting religious freedom is a shared priority of the United States and the Vatican, said Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.
Parkland students kick off anti-gun tour with rally at Catholic church
For the past 10 years, Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church in Chicago, and St. Sabina parishioners have held a rally to kick off weekly marches for peace in the surrounding neighborhood.
Bishops’ HQ fields hundreds of calls seeking to foster detained kids
More than 300 people have called the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops seeking to provide foster care for the separated children but most are not licensed or certified to do so.
Some Philippine bishops react after Duterte calls God ‘stupid’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been at odds with church leaders who criticized his administration's policies, questioned the Christian concept of "original sin."
‘Dreamers’ speaking up about their needs, concerns during encuentro
The encuentro process has opened up a space for dialogue for many immigrants to give voice to their struggles, concerns, hopes and dreams in regard to immigration issues.