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Few Catholic voices raised against massive same-sex wedding in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Catholics have been quite outspoken against same-sex marriage, but their voices were not as strong during or after a massive outdoor same-sex wedding ceremony supported by government.
African cardinal: Synod will be flexible with regional family situations
One of the leading voices among Africa's bishops predicts a new flexibility in Catholic teaching at this October's Synod of Bishops on the family, which he predicts will allow bishops in different parts of the world to adapt church teaching on the family to the region's culture, political landscape and economic situation.
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.