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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.
Indian church shocked over sterilization-related deaths
More than a dozen young mothers died in government-run sterilization camps in central Chhattisgarh state in India, and another 20 women remain hospitalized due to complications.
Church offers prayers, Mexicans express outrage for missing students
Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera of Mexico City offered prayers during Mass Nov. 9 for Mexico's 43 missing teacher trainees, who authorities allege were captured by crooked cops, killed by organized crime and had their bodies burned.
Bishops OK liturgy items, endorse sainthood cause, hold elections
Though there were no actions on the U.S. bishops' agenda in Baltimore dealing with immigration, poverty and other public policy issues, conference president Archbishop Jooseph Kurtz said he hopes to meet with President Barack Obama and congressional leaders soon on several topics.
One year after Philippines’ typhoon, CRS helping to rebuild lives
Caroline Brennan, a representative of Catholic Relief Services, gave updates at two locations in the archdiocese last week on efforts to help Filipinos reclaim their livelihoods. She also spoke of her work with CRS for people in Middle East hot spots and around the world.
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.”
Religious liberty ‘continues to be great concern,’ Archbishop Lori says
The ongoing work of the U.S. bishops to defend religious freedom will take a slightly different tone in upcoming years, said its committee chairman.
Encourage more Latino students to attend Catholic schools, bishops told
The church needs to do a better job of encouraging Latino families and underserved populations to send their children to Catholic schools, the bishops were told Nov. 10 during their annual fall assembly in Baltimore.
Redefinition of marriage poses ‘complex challenges,’ says archbishop
The U.S. bishops gathered in Baltimore for their annual fall general assembly were urged not to "shy away" from the Catholic Church's support of traditional marriage even as laws across the country are legalizing same-sex marriage.
Sixth graders raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Sixth graders from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Media recently raised $2,386 for Alex's Lemonade Stand in a nationwide walking and biking fundraiser to raise awareness for childhood cancer research.