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Teaching on theology of the body unifies Christians, American says in U.K.
Christopher West said the lessons of St. John Paul II were providing answers to a growing number of Catholics, Anglicans and other Christians concerned about "gender confusion" in the West.
Mercy brings Austrian cardinal, Texas death row inmate together
Devotion to divine mercy spurred an Austrian cardinal to correspond with a death row inmate in Texas; Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna said he was shocked at the idea that Richard Masterson could be put to death Jan. 20.
In visit to synagogue, pope affirms peace and dialogue
The Catholic Church recognizes that God has not revoked his covenant with the Jewish people, Pope Francis said, adding the Holocaust teaches the need "to intervene quickly in defense of human dignity and peace."
Three Catholic newspapers fold in Michigan
The weekly Catholic papers in Saginaw, Lansing and Gaylord had been losing money in nine of the last 10 years. After exhausting financial reserves, they ceased publication Jan. 1.
Anglican leaders sanction U.S. Episcopalians, under pressure from Africans
Because of the U.S. Episcopal Church's moves to allow same-sex marriage, Anglican leaders in Britain voted to suspend Episcopalians from representation in the Anglican Communion for three years.
Mother’s Home helping bring babies into the world, for 25 years
Young women facing a crisis pregnancy have found a safe, loving and supportive alternative to abortion in converted convent in Darby, where they can learn life skills to raise their child.
Pro-lifers in U.S. shift approach in current social climate
Advocates are trying to change how pregnancy centers operate today, as smartphones have created new ways women seek information and obtain abortions. "This is about supporting motherhood," said one woman.
State of Union address quickly highlights key Catholic issues
Although President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address Jan. 12 hit a fair amount of key Catholic issues, it did not go into detail on them.
Politics of mercy: Pope knows ‘welcoming the stranger’ is controversial
No good deed is as politically charged today as care for migrants, particularly if he or she is a Muslim. To overcome fear and fulfill the Christian obligation of welcome, "the first step is to get to know each other."
A moment of silence: Abbey offers silent retreat
Daylesford Abbey in Paoli is hosting “When What You Need More of Is … Less,” a weekend retreat Feb. 19-21. Participants need only arrive ready to listen, and "the spiritual director and God will do the rest.”