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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.”
Archbishop Chaput announces clergy changes
Ten clerical appointments were made public today, March 27, including three changes at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Four of six Catholic League teams capture state titles
In Roman Catholic's AAAA state championship win last weekend, an injured senior thought he was done for the year -- until the coach put him in near the end of the game.
House caucus recognizes ‘vital role’ prayer plays in life of the nation
At a time usually dedicated to last-minute Metro dashes, black coffee and the ever-ubiquitous doughnut table, a group of people gather for fellowship in the nation's capital.
On Romero Day, leaders get to know the poor
Sister Mary Scullion, Archbishop Charles Chaput, Mayor Michael Nuttler and other business and civic leaders met poor people in the region Monday, marking Archbishop Oscar Romero's death.
For Easter, pope sends assistance to displaced in Iraq, Nigeria
Although not specifying the amount, the Vatican press office said March 27 that the pope was sending aid money to people seeking shelter in Iraq's Kurdistan region and to the Nigerian bishops' conference to assist families in the northern part of the country where the terrorist group Boko Haram has been on a rampage.
Cardinal says bishops’ conferences cannot go it alone on doctrine
Cardinal Gerhard Muller said that while bishops' conferences have authority on some matters, "they don't constitute a magisterium within the magisterium, independently of the pope and out of communion with other bishops."
Pope joins homeless people for private tour of Sistine Chapel
While enjoying a private visit to the Sistine Chapel, a group of VIP guests -- homeless people who live around the Vatican -- were surprised by a visit from Pope Francis.
Bills aim to block D.C. laws opponents say violate religious liberty
Two U.S. senators have sponsored joint resolutions to try to block two new laws in the District of Columbia that they say prevent religious institutions, pro-life groups and individuals from operating within their own belief systems.
Advocates hope new diocese in Mexico gives boost to migrant ministry
"It's a great blessing that has the potential to facilitate more binational cooperation as church, especially in regard to migrant ministry efforts," said Jesuit Father Sean Carroll, who directs the Kino Border Initiative.