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Some Kenyan Christians support polygamy, but Catholic Church says no
In 2014, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed a law legalizing polygamy, despite criticism from women's groups. Since then, proponents have called on male Kenyans to marry many women.
Columban Fathers to celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving
As the Columban Fathers celebrate 100 years of mission, they invite all to share Gospel joy at a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 20 at SS. Peter and Paul Church, West Chester.
Born of mergers, 3 parishes mark 25 years in times of change
Our Lady of Hope and St. Martin de Porres in North Philadelphia and St. Katharine Drexel in Chester were the result of more than a dozen parish closures in 1993. They continue to serve a dynamic population in the archdiocese.
Irish pro-life campaigners criticize Google decision to ban campaign ads
The government wants voters to amend the constitution to repeal the Eighth Amendment, which currently guarantees the right to life of unborn children "with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother."
Christian persecution urgently calls churches to seek unity, pope says
Meeting with Metropolitan Rastislav, the pope said the "suffering of many brothers and sisters persecuted because of the Gospel urgently calls us to act in seeking greater unity."
Young adults set evening of praise and worship
The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown will host eucharistic adoration followed by refreshments and fellowship. The theme of the evening is discovering one's vocation in life.
Speaker: U.S. should recognize past flaws on religious freedom
Panelists urged that religious freedom be included in America's foreign policy decisions, even if the U.S. failed to do so in the past. "We've had a history of backing bad guys -- some very bad guys" said a speaker.
Catholic leaders see growing concern among investors about gun violence
A Catholic-led shareholder proposal calling on gun manufacturer Sturm Ruger to report its efforts to improve gun safety received majority support at the company's annual stockholder meeting May 9 in Prescott.
Chilean bishops confirm Vatican meeting on abuse scandal May 14-17
The bishops of Chile will discuss their handling of clerical sex abuse allegations and, as Pope Francis had said, "to repair the scandal as much as possible and re-establish justice."
German bishops release marriage prep document based on ‘Amoris Laetitia’
The German document, released May 7, is intended to be the first module in a series of "building blocks" the bishops are currently developing based on the pope's exhortation on pastoral care of families.