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Good news from synod: God’s mercy and forgiveness are for all
The heart of the Synod of Bishops on the family is the challenge of discerning ways to reach out with God's mercy to people, who might not be perfect, and to help them move closer to perfection, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington.
Villanova U to host panel on Syrian and Iraqi refugee crisis
The panel discussion -- free and open to the public -- on Oct. 21 at the university will focus on several factors concerning the crisis, and what people can do to help.
Pope Francis, St. Teresa and prison ministry on tap for young adults
Theology on Tap Northeast continues its speaker’s series this fall. The events welcome young adults in their 20s and 30s to gather for an evening of casual eating, drinking and faith-related discussion.
Our Lady of Fatima honored at St. Paul Church
The parish in East Norriton will hold its 20th annual commemoration of the final apparition of Our Lady at Fatima on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the church with a candlelight rosary, procession, prayers and refreshments to follow.
Healing Mass celebrated in Wayne
St. Katharine of Siena Church will host a healing Mass Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Craft fair in Doylestown benefits Catholic school
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School will host its 37th annual Holiday Craft Fair on Satursday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8.
Family life isn’t all bad, synod members say
The first week of the Synod of Bishops on the family ended with near unanimous calls to be more positive in describing family life today. There were also widespread questions among participants about the work they are expected to produce.
Archbishop Chaput joins in synod observation
At the Synod of Bishops on the Family currently underway in Rome, bishops have come together in small groups to study the working document that presents the issues under discussion. Archbishop Charles Chaput issues the following report critiquing the document's first section.
Syrian archbishops support Russian military intervention in civil war
Melkite Catholic Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo said that the bombing of rebel positions by Russian jets was "a source of hope" for Syria.
Pope, synod join in prayers for peace in Middle East
Gathered with a worldwide representation of bishops, including patriarchs and other bishops from the Middle East, Pope Francis dedicated the morning prayer of the Synod of Bishops on the family to pleas for peace in the Middle East.