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English cardinal urges debate on family synod to stay out of the press
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster urged priests to end debating the upcoming synod on the family in the press after more than 450 priests published a letter calling on the Catholic Church to retain the prohibition on divorced and remarried Catholics receiving holy Communion.
Masked gunmen fire on police guarding Catholic church in Pakistan
Two passersby were injured in the crossfire, but no other injuries were reported.
Pope’s visit to Turin will highlight shroud, young people, marginalized
The papal visit June 21-22 also will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of St. John Bosco, a 19th-century priest from the Turin region who was a pioneer in vocational education, worked with poor and abandoned children and founded the Salesians, a religious order specializing in youth work.
Archbishop Chaput sends Passover greetings to Jewish community
“At the heart of the Passover Seder is the gathering of family and friends," the archbishop wrote in letters to rabbis in Philadelphia. Through the family, "divine love is recalled and relived in our challenging times," he wrote.
In taking up their cross, a family shows gifts from God
The Neill family, who serve in many ways at St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine, includes two disabled sons. Parishioners are surprised by the boys’ musical abilities, among other blessings.
Whether married or single, all are called to loving service
Read this month’s reflection on the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on raising children in a family of faith.
Pope asks prayers for upcoming synod on family
No matter how weary, wounded or sinful a family has become, the church will always do everything to try to help family members heal, convert and reconcile with the Lord, Pope Francis said.
Spirituals, dance moves a testament to joy of new auxiliary bishop
Let the record show that never before in the nearly 300-year history of St. Louis Cathedral have Catholics seen a dancing bishop.
Pope mourns with families of Germanwings crash victims
Pope Francis prayed for the repose of the souls of the 150 passengers and crew of a Germanwings plane that crashed into the French Alps March 24.
Priests, nuns remain in Yemen despite ongoing conflict
Despite rising tensions in Yemen and continued fighting between government and rebel forces, Catholic officials said the six Salesian priests and the 20 Missionaries of Charity assigned to the country have remained.