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Head of Scottish bishops apologizes to abuse victims, Catholics
The president of the Scottish bishops' conference offered a "profound apology" to victims of child abuse following a national review of church safeguarding procedures.
Building second papal altar is work of faith for deacon
A Maryland deacon who built the papal altar for Pope Benedict XVI in 2008 is reprising his role to build an altar for Pope Francis during his Mass in Washington, D.C.
Vocations in Phila. up threefold, and new program will call more
The largest incoming class of seminarians in a decade arrived this week at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and that is before a new initiative launches in the fall to raise priestly vocations.
Pope: Keep work, prayer and time for family in balance
Work is part of the normal rhythm of life but time for rest, celebration and prayer must not be sacrificed for productivity and profit, Pope Francis said.
Los Angeles archbishop to speak on immigration at congress’ last day
Archbishop Jose Gomez is a breakout session speaker for the World Meeting of Families on Sept. 25. Another is a Muslim woman who looks at teachings on the family with an interfaith view.
Walking the rough terrain of interfaith marriage
A conservative Jewish woman speaks about the challenges of marriage in a mixed-religion home during her breakout talk at the World Meeting on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24.
Prayerful and fun activities mark World Meeting’s week
Speakers and devotions will highlight the Sept. 22-25 World Meeting of Families, but many other exciting and inspirational activities are on offer as well, including a just-released Mass schedule.
She’s seen the damage done from ‘hook-up’ sex
Scholar Erika Bachiochi’s talk Thursday morning at the World Meeting of Families will explore the impact of casual sex on young people. It is one of 14 talks in the session.
Cardinal Peter Turkson to speak here on environment
Tapped by Pope Francis to draft his recent encyclical on care for creation, the Ghanaian cardinal's speech at the World Meeting of Families is one of 15 talks in Sept. 23 afternoon session.
In Ireland, U.S. cardinals praise role of immigrants
The United States is "a nation of immigrants and we are proud of that," New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told Catholic News Service at the Marian shrine of Knock, where he delivered a keynote opening a novena.