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Archbishop Chaput to lead 4-part series on religious freedom
The Krol Chair of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will host the starting Tuesday, March 17, with a talk by the archbishop. The series examines religious liberty in light of Vatican II.
Catholic bishops seek help of Muslims in Middle East
Maronite Catholic bishops urged Arab and Muslim countries to combat terrorism in order to preserve the Christian presence, which "plays a key role in Muslim-Christian civilization."
Teachers’ low pay is ‘an injustice,’ pope says
The pope called on teachers to reach out to students on "the peripheries" of their school: those who do not like studying, who are labeled as "difficult," who have disabilities or face other disadvantages.
Attacks on Christians in Pakistan are pattern of martyrdom
Pope Francis has frequently denounced the growing wave of anti-Christian violence in Pakistan, Syria, Iraq and Nigeria, which is less a matter of restricting religious freedom than a martyrdom of Christians. Suicide bombers detonated themselves outside churches in Pakistan March 15. Officials said 15 people were killed and more than four dozen injured by the blasts.
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.”
Relief worker sees the tragedy, and gratitude, of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
A Catholic Relief Services representative explains how less than a decade ago, refugees from war-torn Lebanon were fleeing to stability in neighboring Syria. Today the hosts are becoming the guests as the flow of refugees has gone into reverse.
St. Vincent de Paul members abducted in Syria, whereabouts unknown
The Society has not been able to verify or confirm reports that those kidnapped were being threatened with decapitation and their children were being held in cages.
Pope announces Holy Year of Mercy
At a Lenten penance service, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to be a witness of mercy."
Forging uphill, and liking the challenge
St. Basil Academy’s basketball team didn’t win the Catholic Academies League but they have nonetheless advanced to the PIAA state quarterfinal game tonight. Solid fundamentals bolster their stifling team defense.
Court says Milwaukee cemetery fund can be considered in reorganization
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago ruled March 9 that it would not violate the free exercise of religion to consider the Milwaukee Archdiocese's cemetery trust fund in its Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings.