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Freedom of press limited by respect for religion, pope says
Pope Francis condemned the recent killings by Islamist terrorists at a Paris newspaper, but said mockery of faith can be expected to provoke violence. He also commented on his forthcoming letter on the environment.
Special parents see the blessings of raising special twins
The Schueller family of Warrington faces the hard work presented by the special needs of their children. Parents Tom and Lorraine don’t focus on the challenges, because with any family, there are always challenges.
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.”
All in a cardinal’s day: papal trip prep and presence with the poor
"Today I was thinking about the tenacity of the poor," said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila as he and his guests rode past a polluted creek lined with the cardboard, plastic and tin shacks of people he describes as "informal settlers."
Waiting for the pope, Philippine family reflects on dreams, blessings
Domingueto and Olimpia Ranola are proud of their daughter, Maricel, the only one of their nine children to go to college and one of the few young people from San Isidoro Labrador Parish chosen to attend Pope Francis' Jan. 18 meeting with youths in Manila.
German Catholics criticize anti-Islam marches, but urge understanding
German church leaders have criticized an anti-Islamic movement that staged mass demonstrations in Dresden and other cities, but they also urged a better understanding of public fears.
In Madhu, pope tells Sri Lankans reconciliation requires repentance
Pope Francis told Sri Lankans seeking reconciliation after two-and-a-half decades of civil war that, before they can forgive each other, they must repent of their own sins.
Global Catholic climate group debuts as pope visits Philippines
A worldwide campaign is emerging among Catholic individuals and organizations concerned about climate change and protecting the environment.
Study the person of Jesus this Lent
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center invites people to take time to refresh their faith, using the Catechism of the Catholic Church, during four Thursdays in Lent.
Trinitarian Sisters host Mardi Gras family celebration
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center welcomes all families on Monday, Feb. 16 to celebrate Mardi Gras with presentations, snacks and prizes before entering the season of Lent, which begins Feb. 18.