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Pittsburgh Diocese waives all annulment application fees
Typically, those seeking annulments have paid up to $650 to the diocese, which covered about one-third of the costs. The policy is effective immediately.
Court blocks Israeli plan to extend separation wall in West Bank
Israel's Supreme Court blocked a plan to build a separation barrier that would have divided a Catholic monastery, a convent and adjacent olive vineyards.
Indiana bishops urge mutual respect in religious freedom debate
The bishops supported efforts in Indiana both to defend the dignity of all persons and the rights of people to be free from "undue burden from the government" in the practice of their faith.
After changes, Arkansas governor signs religious freedom law
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed into law a Religious Freedom Restoration Act that prohibits the state from burdening people's ability to practice their religion.
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.”
Pope to priests: Exhaustion is part of ministry
Priestly ministry is hard, sometimes lonely work, but priests must draw strength from their flock and their love for God, Pope Francis said during the chrism Mass April 2 in Rome.
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.”
Blue Mass to be celebrated in Yardley
St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish welcomes all first responders -- police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians -- to a special Mass April 17.
Catholic, Orthodox churches moving closer to unity
Reconciliation between the Catholic and Orthodox churches is urgently needed, said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, who suggested joint social-justice action.
Pope to formally proclaim holy year in front of basilica’s Holy Door
Portions of the document will be read in front of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica April 11, the Vatican announced. The Holy Door, usually bricked up, is opened at the beginning of a jubilee year.