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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.”
Franciscan sister dies, served mostly as a teacher for 67 years
Sister Adele Siwak, O.S.F., died Nov. 6 at age 88. She taught for a combined 60 years in schools of the Philadelphia and Baltimore archdioceses.
Saints come to life in reports by second graders
The second graders at St. Christopher School in Northeast Philadelphia conducted research, created a report, made a costume and delivered the report in the character of their favorite saint.
Catholic-Muslim summit condemns terrorism
Two dozen Catholic and Muslim leaders meeting at the Vatican this week rejected all acts of violence committed in the name of religion. They also discussed ways to collaborate more in serving society.
Human and economic impact of climate change studied at Villanova
A panel discussion Tuesday night explored the effects of climate change on U.S. national security, the rural poor and emerging Catholic teaching on the topic.
Conference called ‘strong sign’ of importance of traditional marriage
A Southern Baptist leader who will speak at a Vatican-sponsored conference next week on traditional marriage called the gathering "a strong sign that shows that marriage is necessary for human nourishing."
Program for families’ congress stays positive, doesn’t shy away from issues
Discussions of sexuality are only part of the program of talks for the 2015 World Meeting of Families made public this week. Relationships in the family, with God, and in the community and the world remain the focus, says the head of programming.
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.”
CRS official sees wins in Ebola fight, but there’s ‘a lot more to do’
Catholic organizations and dioceses in the United States have responded to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa with both generosity and extreme caution. Catholic Relief Services committed $1.5 million to prevent transmission of the virus there.
Pope calls for global defense of Christians facing persecution
Pope Francis condemned the "absurd violence" being used against Christians in several countries and called on people of good will everywhere to take up the cause of religious freedom. He also spoke about the church and its structure.