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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.”
Marriage reveals the glory of God in tangible ways
Read this month’s reflection on the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on the meaning of human sexuality through marriage -- a parable of God's love.
Pope meets leaders of Yezidi community facing Islamic State persecution
In his appeals for an end to the persecution of minorities in Syria and Iraq, Pope Francis often has mentioned both the Christians and the Yezidis attacked by Islamic State fighters.
Cardinal counts: Nominees nudge numbers toward greater representation
A pope's impact on the College of Cardinals is naturally discussed after his death when his nominees and those of his predecessors enter the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope.
Spain’s new cardinal-designate is advocate of dialogue, reconciliation
Spain's newest cardinal-designate is known as an outspoken champion of peace and reconciliation -- a common trait among some of the men chosen by Pope Francis to join the College of Cardinals in February.
In Philippines, spirituality includes warfare against forces of darkness
In the months leading up to Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, church leaders emphasized "spiritual preparation," such as a special prayer for the pope at the end of each Mass and a reminder to carry out small acts of kindness toward the less fortunate.
Indiana poet seeks healing from clergy sexual abuse through his works
Norbert Krapf, 71, still loves the wooded hills of his southern Indiana boyhood home near Jasper and the Catholic faith that formed his beliefs from infancy. Such feelings are remarkable not for their longevity, but that they exist despite Krapf being the victim of clergy sexual abuse six decades ago at his small hometown parish tucked away in the Jasper hills.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced six appointments for archdiocesan priests Jan. 8, effective as noted.
St. John Neumann Mass shows the love for Philadelphia’s saint
With the fervor of the World Meeting of Families and a visit by Mayor Nutter, the Mass celebrated Monday by Bishop John McIntyre showed the strong outpouring of love and devotion for Philadelphia's saintly Bishop Neumann.
Retreat explores spirituality of beauty
A weekend retreat titled “Beauty: A Path to God” will be offered Jan. 23-25 at the Mother Boniface Spirituality Center in Northeast Philadelphia. It will focus on introducing components of prayer, joy and spirituality into one’s life.