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Pope’s pro-life challenge: Respect all life, oppose death penalty
Pope Francis' recent statement that the death penalty is incompatible with the Gospel is viewed by some as a development of doctrine and by others as a departure from church teaching.
Pope: Common witness of faith can strengthen Catholics, Methodists
The pope met at the Vatican with members of the World Methodist Council who were in Rome to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Joint International Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Commission.
Pope: If world insists on success, then make life more just, humane
The pope spoke Oct. 19 at the Vatican to a group of students from a private Catholic school, "Institution des Chartreux," in Lyon, France. They are preparing for higher education in business and finance.
Archbishop says Katrina ordeal prompted pastoral visit to Harvey victims
The experience of recovering after a disastrous hurricane was nothing new for Archbishop Hughes, who was at the helm of the New Orleans Archdiocese during Hurricane Katrina. The stories from Houston reminded the archbishop of Katrina and he felt called to help.
Catholic youth: Thanks for asking our opinion, here’s what we think
Ahead of next year's synod on youth, a local survey of nearly 900 Catholic young adults shows they fear for the future, they want to do works of service and they want to gather with other young people in retreats, sports and in the Sunday Mass.
Knights of the Immaculate Men’s Retreat with Fr. Paul Scalia
This retreat will be held at Malvern Retreat House in November.
Bishops’ migration chairman asks for extension of immigration status
The head of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Migration said some migrants from Honduras and El Salvador cannot safely return to their home countries in the near future and should have a special immigration permit extended.
Wisconsin parish’s ‘Apple Pie Ambassadors’ welcome new neighbors
Earlier this year, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Council came up with the idea for the ambassadors to serve as a "welcome wagon" for people who recently moved into the area, both Catholics and otherwise.
Irish folklife expert says Halloween traditions began in Ireland
The Museum of Country Life in County Mayo has two examples of Halloween lanterns as part of its exhibition on Irish customs and traditions associated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the predecessor of the modern Halloween holiday.
Utah Catholics, Lutherans celebrate ‘connectivity’ of their churches
Bishop Oscar A. Solis told Lutherans and Catholics from parishes throughout the greater Salt Lake area gathered to pray together Oct. 8 that he felt joyful and inspired "to see our unity and solidarity as one God's family."