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Transforming grief to grace, ministries offer healing from abortion
Project Rachel and other faith-based outreaches offer healing and hope to those suffering from the effects of abortion. Counseling, weekend retreats and spiritual direction enable participants to mourn their loss and to experience reconciliation with God.
‘Machisimo’ culture blinds women’s leading role in society, pope says
Pope Francis said it was sad to see how "in this land, which is under the protection of the Mother of God, so many women are devalued, denigrated and exposed to endless violence."
After 60 years, Catholic Charities Appeal still meeting many needs
Many things have changed since the appeal began in 1958, but the Philadelphia Archdiocese's outreach to people from all walks continues as this year's fund drive launched Jan. 18 with a $12.5 million goal.
Cardinal invokes Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in march vigil homily
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was invoked by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York in the cardinal's homily during the Jan. 18 Mass that opened the National Prayer Vigil for Life.
In Peru, Pope Francis likely to return to themes addressed in Chile
During his visit, he will meet with Amazonian indigenous people from three countries, visit a neighborhood devastated by flooding early last year, and pray in the place of Peru's greatest popular religious devotion.
Planned Parenthood protest puts focus on abortion’s real-life consequences
On Jan. 18, the day before the March for Life, Yoi Reyes joined more than 200 people outside of Planned Parenthood's headquarters in Washington to show real-life examples of abortion. Priests for Life hosted the event.
Catholic leaders urge Congress to adopt budget that protects the poor
Two Catholic leaders have urged Congress to adopt a budget bill that protects programs that serve the country's poor people, prevents the deportation of young immigrants and upholds environmental stewardship.
Security expert says wall would be costly symbol of exclusion, bigotry
A scholar at a Washington think tank says the Trump administration doesn't understand the financial, social, environmental and other implications of building a bigger border wall with Mexico.
Hero’s homecoming: Vatican prepares to transfer exiled cardinal’s remains
In his last will and testament, a cardinal exiled to Rome, who survived the Nazis' Dachau prison camp and 17 years of communist persecution, requested to be allowed back home to Czechoslovakia for burial.
Ritual, consistency lead to better participation at Mass, study suggests
A recent study by two Detroit-area Catholic sociologists suggests participation rates during parts of the Mass may increase when Massgoers are more familiar with the songs or rituals.