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Retreat at St. Stanislaus Parish looks at poverty rooted in Christ
At a Communion and Liberation retreat March 17, Father Philip Forlano challenged participants to rethink their Lenten sacrifices as prayers to Christ that ask him to transform us through his presence.
Aborting children with Down syndrome diagnosis called genocide
The Vatican's ambassador at the U.N. decried how groups advancing the rights of women and girls are notably silent when pre-genetic screening and sex-selection abortion ends the lives of those they claim to defend.
China’s Communist Party overhaul includes religious affairs control
One observer in the Hong Kong Diocese said the Communist Party's move to intensify control over all religions was "a major step backward in religious work." It comes at a delicate stage of negotiations between China and the Vatican.
Talks between Christianity, China are indispensable, cardinal says
Dialogue and respectful understanding are the prerequisites for social harmony and world peace, Hong Kong Cardinal John Tong Hon told a symposium on Christianity and China.
At pre-synod, nonbeliever is optimistic about church’s future
An atheist at a Vatican meeting said the experience of interacting with young adults from different cultures was a "really positive" step toward building a bridge between believers and nonbelievers.
Young and old: Two thrown-away generations can save the world
The courage and creativity of young people and the wisdom of the elderly, "are the necessary ingredients of the gentle revolution we all need," wrote the author of a new book-length interview with Pope Francis.
Polish archbishop condemns government stance on refugees
The retired archbishop of Gniezno accused his country's government of falsifying its data on refugees and using "blatant fear-mongering," while also fueling a crisis with Germany over new demands for war reparations.
Waiving limitations on civil sex abuse suits called ‘unfair, catastrophic’
Georgia lawmakers are considering waiving the statutes of limitations on lawsuits claiming sexual abuse of young people against nonprofits and businesses, but not government agencies or public schools.
U.S. delegates say young people want mentors, a voice in church
Youths want trusted guides as they explore their faith and their vocation, said young adults attending a Vatican meeting. And they want to see young people consulted more often in their parishes and dioceses.
Bishops disappointed with Congress’ inaction on Conscience Protection Act
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz were disappointed that the provision, which is aimed at protecting doctors and nurses who refuse to assist in abortions, was not included in the new congressional funding bill.