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Church must encourage couples who remain faithful, pope says
"Witnesses to marital fidelity must be encouraged and held up as examples to imitate," Pope Francis said March 12 in a meeting with participants in a course sponsored by the Roman Rota.
Pope sends condolences after attack in Ivory Coast
Al-Qaida's North African branch took credit for the March 13 attack that killed at least 16 people.
Humble service, now ‘that’s amore,’ pope says at audience
"Love isn't words, but works and service, a humble service performed in silence" without seeking acclaim, the pope told tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square.
West Virginia Legislature overrides governor’s veto on abortion bill
"The West Virginia Legislature and the pro-life people in our state have been very strong in showing their support for the protection of human life," Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston said.
Daughters of St. Paul launch novena to tie into ‘The Young Messiah’
Each day, the online novena will include a film clip from "The Young Messiah," a corresponding question for reflection/meditation, and a prayer to the Holy Family.
Catholics urged to sign petition calling for U.S. declaration of genocide
The head of the U.S. Catholic bishops is calling on Catholics to pressure Secretary of State John Kerry to condemn atrocities committed by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. See our link to the petition.
Polish church unveils preliminary plan for pope’s July visit
Pope Francis will visit the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau during a July 27-31 visit to Poland for the celebration of World Youth Day, the Polish bishops announced.
Bosnian church questions chances for peace unless rights are recognized
A Catholic official in Bosnia-Herzegovina blamed "legalized injustices" for preventing Catholics from helping peace efforts in the months since Pope Francis visited the country last June.
Pope marks third anniversary of election with talk on mercy
Pope Francis celebrated the third anniversary of his election with a simple Tweet -- "Pray for me" -- and the usual Sunday recitation of the Angelus prayer with tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square.
Local therapist tells of porn addiction and danger for kids
A Philadelphia-area specialist in pornography's impact on families spoke to audiences in Florida this week, warning against unsupervised Internet access for children. "This stuff ... is poison," he said.