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Mexicans respond to quake with generosity, concern about politicians
Donations from Caritas chapters across Mexico started streaming into affected areas after an earthquake rocked central Mexico Sept. 19, claiming more than 300 lives, leveling homes and churches and leaving thousands homeless.
Supreme Court cancels travel ban hearing as new restrictions announced
The U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 25 canceled an upcoming hearing on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's travel ban after government officials unveiled the night before a new expanded version of the travel prohibitions.
Catholic approach to maternal health needed more than ever, doctor says
Twenty years ago, Dr. Robert Walley founded MaterCare International to serve the culture of life wherever mothers and their children are neglected or abandoned, and to support Catholic health care professionals so they can promote human dignity in their work.
‘Be Not Afraid’ is theme for Respect Life Sunday and 2017-18 program
Respect Life Month is observed every October by the church in the United States, beginning with Respect Life Sunday, which takes place this year Oct. 1. These events kick off the 2017-18 Respect Life Program.
Mexicans’ response to quake like ‘hopping on a torrent of solidarity’
Thousands of volunteers and rescue squads have flooded Mexico City, where workers, electricians, nurses, students and others work side by side to save the last victims and bring relief to the survivors.
Show all the warts of Christ’s church, Cardinal Dolan tells priests
Humbly and openly sharing the shortcomings of the church might bring those who are alienated back to the practice of the faith, Cardinal Timothy Dolan told 400 priests in Louisiana.
Trappists’ gift of silence and simplicity are gifts the world needs
As "lovers of prayer ... of sobriety, of unity in charity," Trappist monks and nuns are witnesses to today's culture that "too often leads to the desire for goods and artificial paradises," Pope Francis said in Rome.
For Jonathan’s Sake – Beyond the Broken Heart grief support group
A grief support group to address feelings of parent after the loss of a child due to the disease of addiction. An informational session will be held on October 5th in preparation for a 6 week professionally facilitated support group.
Fired Vatican auditor says he was forced out by papal reform’s foes
The Vatican responded to the accusation of accountant Libero Milone, saying he "illegally hired an external company" to spy on church workers, and would have been prosecuted for it if he had not resigned in June.
Church group accuses pope of ‘heresies’ in papal teaching on marriage
The letter originally was signed by 40 people, including several dozen priests and scholars, and delivered to Pope Francis in August. When they did not receive a response, they released the letter publicly Sept. 24 and launched a website.