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As a suicide alternative, palliative care affirms life at its end
The physician-assisted suicide in Oregon of 29-year-old Brittany Maynard has reignited discussion of a life-affirming alternative -- palliative care. It includes pain control, treatment of depression and other symptoms, and spiritual care.
Parish’s talks on suicide give young and old pause for thought
St. Peter Parish in West Brandywine hosted a speaker Nov. 16 for two presentations – one for youths and one for adults – on suicide and how to reach out and prevent it before it occurs.
Holy windfall! Italy to return millions to Vatican Bank
The Italian government has promised to return 23 million euros (US$29 million) to the Vatican that had been blocked for three years during a money laundering probe. Pope Francis has hired a Swiss lawyer to lead the Vatican's Financial Intelligence Agency.
Jesus invites all to take risk ‘of being more,’ says new Chicago archbishop
At his installation as the ninth archbishop of Chicago Nov. 18, Archbishop Blase J. Cupich urged the congregation at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral to fearlessly share their faith recognizing that God calls them "to more" and "to greater things."
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.”
‘Thrilled’ at news of papal visit, Philadelphia Catholics are thinking big
A day after the historic announcement of Pope Francis’ intention to visit Philadelphia next September, the reality of the challenges and joys of the event is sinking in for planners, civic officials and ordinary Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Catholics eager to enjoy family and papal events next year
Perhaps it should be expected, but worshipers at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul were universally enthusiastic as they reacted to the news that Pope Francis will visit Philadelphia next September.
Dublin archbishop sees pope as prophetic yet pragmatic
Pope Francis' approach to Catholic social teaching "is not political or sociological," but fundamentally "rooted in the person," said Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin.
Maryland governor says changed civic values add to economic inequity
With an engaging illustration of economic inequity in the United States, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley told an audience at The Catholic University of America that the lessons he learned as a student there too often are lost in politics and policy.
Autism conference puts focus on families
Caring for people with autism spectrum disorders is caring for families, said Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry.