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Role of women, diversity in unity among issues debated at synod
Several women participating in the Synod of Bishops on the family said they are encouraged that their views are not only respected but included in the discussions taking place.
Melkite archbishop urges British not to support militants in Syria
Greek Melkite Catholic Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo said that for the past 60 years, Syria has strived to become a modern secular state. Western support for militants against Syrian President Bashar Assad would destroy all such progress.
‘You see the benefits everywhere’ from chaplains, says documentarian
Martin Doblmeier, the writer-director behind the new public television documentary "Chaplains," said chaplains in hospital, prison and corporate settings are worried about how their service is judged.
Nebraska bishop asks for prayers for burglar who stole his pectoral cross
The cross was stolen from his home, when the bishop was not there, at 1:30 p.m. A tripped alarm alerted diocesan officials and the Lincoln Police Department to the break-in.
Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care, Australian says
Many people affected by abuse "don't ever want to set foot in a church again," said a victims' advocate at the Synod of Bishops. But many others see the church as "a traveling companion all their lives."
At audience, pope asks forgiveness for scandals in Rome and the Vatican
Pope Francis did not explain what scandal or scandals he was referring to in off-the-cuff remarks Oct. 14 followed a reading from St. Matthew's Gospel in which Jesus warns of scandalizing the "little ones."
Choral concert at cathedral relives music of papal Mass
Music lovers can enjoy again the beautiful hymns of the Mass celebrated here by Pope Francis Sept. 27 -- plus some hymns not sung at the Mass -- at a concert by the Papal Choir Monday, Oct. 19 in the cathedral.
Archbishop Cupich urges Illinois, nation to back gun control measures
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, saying it is time to "take meaningful and swift action to address violence in our society," called for stricter gun control laws in Illinois.
In 50 years since ‘Nostra Aetate,’ church has built strong interreligious ties
The scene in Foundation Hall of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum during Pope Francis' visit spoke volumes about the Catholic Church and interreligious relations. On the platform with Pope Francis Sept. 25 were representatives of the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Muslim religions as well as Christian religions.
The challenge of walking together: Letter raises concern at synod
From newspaper headlines and social media comments Oct. 12 it seemed there was a family feud going on inside the Synod of Bishops on the family.