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Meeting U.S. president an ’emotional’ moment for shrine’s secretary
Those who know Cristina Brito -- or follow her Facebook postings -- know that she is not a fan of President Barack Obama. Nevertheless, she said after meeting him May 28, "I feel very happy. Very emotional."
Theologian sees Ignatian approach in pope’s reflections for synod
Pope Francis is leading the church in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in trying to help Catholics discern complex moral issues, said a Dominican priest.
Events planned nationwide for Fortnight for Freedom
The fourth annual observance starting June 21 will encourage Catholics to learn about religious freedom and promote the free practice of religion in the U.S.
Notre Dame U. professor sued for child sexual abuse
Father Virgilio Elizondo, recognized as the father of U.S. Latino religious thought, has been accused of sexually abusing an unidentified boy more than 30 years ago.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Make teachings on homosexuality understandable, says priest
Father Paul Check, director of Courage for the past eight years, said Catholics with same-sex attraction would be also more likely to "understand what the church teaches if it became more plain to them that they have a place in the church."
New pastoral looks at Catholics’ identity, today’s challenges to faith
Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl has issued a new pastoral letter "about who we are as Catholics. We will reflect on our identity as disciples of Jesus -- followers of Christ -- adopted children of God," he notes in the introduction.
U.N. inaction on nuclear weapons ‘disappointing’ to Catholic advocates
The disappointment stems from the failure of the nuclear weapons states to heed the arguments of the advocates, nongovernmental organizations and non-nuclear nations on the moral imperative to more rapidly shrink weapons stockpiles because of the threat they pose to humanity.
Nebraska bishops welcome override of veto of bill ending death penalty
The state's three Catholic bishops had supported the bill, saying it reflects Catholic teaching and that use of the death penalty cannot be justified today.
Business leader to head Villa Joseph Marie High School
Business executive Thomas Kardish, a Harvard and Wharton school grad, will become president of the Holland, Bucks County, school July 1.