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New Kansas abortion law hailed as transformative
The president of National Right to Life said the Kansas law banning the dismemberment of a fetus may transform U.S. abortion policy.
Catholic center offers haven for Iraqi, Syrian children in Istanbul
The center began 20 years ago as a temporary response to refugees coming from Iraq. Conflict in the region continues, and today 300 children are enrolled. Watch a video on this story.
Pope and Armenians mark genocide’s ‘mystery of evil’
Before the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, Pope Francis decried humanity's ability to systematically exterminate its own brothers and sisters.
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.”
Adults are responsible for systems that make kids suffer, pope says
Children are never a "mistake" and adults must make sacrifices so that children can feel their worth, Pope Francis said. "Please, let's not unload our faults on children," he said.
Church leaders in South Sudan push peace process
Catholics and Protestants pledged to launch a forum to build trust and revive stalled peace talks in the newest African country, which is riven by civil war.
Endowments, alumni support urged to help struggling Catholic schools
Young parents with financial difficulties coupled with underdeveloped fundraising may explain why Catholic elementary schools are not faring as well as Catholic high schools.
Bishops urge Kenya to increase security after terror attack
Kenya's Catholic bishops asked the government to beef up security, especially in schools, and to address the breakdown in its intelligence system. An attack by militants last week at a college left 147 people dead.
White House welcomes cross-section of Christian leaders
Speaking to Christian religious leaders from around the United States at an Easter Prayer Breakfast, President Obama invoked Pope Francis' call to "see the Lord in every excluded person."
Conference will explore climate change with interfaith views
Cabrini College will host the conference "Faith, Climate and Health: Creation Care for a Greener Future" on Friday, April 17 on the Radnor campus.