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Pastoral draws attention back to ‘God’s design for the human family’
The Catholic bishops of Alaska have released a pastoral letter affirming that all Catholic moral teachings stem from the foundational belief in the dignity and sanctity of every human life.
Supreme Court says government can detain some immigrants indefinitely
In the 5-3 ruling, with Justice Elena Kagan recusing herself, the court reversed a lower court ruling that required periodic bond hearings for immigrants held in custody with U.S. immigration officials.
World Meeting of Families’ congress to center on ‘Amoris Laetitia’
Some of the church's best-known prelates have been lined up to expound on church teachings on the family for the ninth World Meeting of Families.
U.S. leaders praise Rev. Billy Graham at U.S. Capitol ceremony
President Donald Trump and congressional leaders paid tribute to the Rev. Billy Graham Feb. 28 in a brief ceremony before the public could pay respects to the evangelist while he lies in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
Ghanaian bishop urges Africans to learn from Laudato Si’
Bishop Emmanuel Kofi Fianu urged Catholic leaders from Africa to use "Laudato Si'" as the basis of their work and to encourage others involved in ecological work to do the same.
Germany’s Trier Diocese latest to reorganize, reduce number of parishes
One of Germany's oldest Catholic dioceses has become the latest to unveil a major reorganization, in the face of rising costs and declining church membership.
Learn to give up worrying for Lent at St. Stanislaus Parish
Lent is the perfect time to give up the useless practice of worrying. After struggling for years to overcome anxiety, speaker Gary Zimak learned that Jesus is the ultimate answer to winning the battle.
Pope to visit Switzerland in June, government official says
UPDATED -- His visit is meant help commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the World Council of Churches and show the Catholic Church's support of the organization's ecumenical initiatives.
German bishops prepare Communion rules for mixed marriages
The document, primarily addressed to pastors, contains specific guidance about whether Communion is possible in particular cases for married couples of different Christian faiths.
Pope, cardinal advisers studying regional tribunals for abuse cases
A report published on the website Vatican Insider that said the pope and his cardinal advisers were considering decentralizing the role of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in handling cases, but would not diminish the congregation's authority.