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Couple clears up misconceptions on Natural Family Planning
Helene and John Hallowell of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Secane, counsel soon-to-be-married couples, sharing their practice of NFP. “There is no money in it" for pharmaceutical companies or Planned Parenthood, said John.
African-Americans celebrate faith, family, heritage at San Diego Revival
The revival was organized by San Diego's Diocesan Commission for African American Catholics as part of Black History Month, observed every February.
4.5 million displaced in Congo ‘struggling to survive,’ says aid worker
Political unrest in and around the capital, Kinshasa, is just the latest malady to afflict the Congolese citizens, said Chiara Nava, an adviser to the AVSI Foundation, an aid agency focusing on education and child protection and inspired by Catholic social teaching.
Nun’s recovery recognized as 70th official miraculous healing at Lourdes
Bishop Jacques Benoit-Gonnin formally declared "the prodigious, miraculous character" of the healing of Sister Bernadette Moriau who had been partially paralyzed for more than 20 years despite repeated surgeries to relieve pressure on the nerve roots of her lower back.
Only sin can make one impure, pope says at Angelus
"Sin is what makes us impure," the pope said. "Selfishness, pride," corruption -- "these are the diseases of the heart which must be purified by turning to Jesus like the leper did, 'If you wish, you can make me clean.'"
Objections raised over Notre Dame’s new change on contraceptive coverage
An Indiana bishop said he supports the University of Notre Dame's Feb. 7 decision to stop coverage of abortion-inducing drugs and add natural family planning services to the school's health plan, but he said coverage of artificial birth control by a Catholic institution is unacceptable.
Therapy, Retrouvaille and the sacraments offer hope to failing marriages
Couples who see divorce, separation or lifelong unhappiness as inevitable have found healing and renewed love is possible -- with ample help.
‘Monumental’ FEMA shift opens door to disaster funds for religious groups
A change in Federal Emergency Management Agency policy may mean federal funds for religious organizations and houses of worship affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
India’s Cardinal Gracias concerned over threats to diversity
Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Mumbai, newly elected president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, expressed "anguish" over increasing threats to pluralism in the country.
Cardinal Cupich: Pope’s view of faith calls for changing underlying ideas
"'Amoris' is nothing short of the Holy Father's call to action, in which he summons church leaders, both lay and clergy, to enter into a serious dialogue about how best to minister to couples and families in a way that is faithful, honest and creative," the cardinal said.