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Pope condemns attack on Jerusalem synagogue, urges end to violence
Pope Francis condemned the "unacceptable episodes of violence" in Jerusalem, episodes that "do not spare even places of worship," after an attack in a synagogue left four worshippers, a policeman and the two attackers dead.
Merton discussions challenge prisoners’ minds, foster their prayer life
The only chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society that is located in a prison is at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution in Shirley, according to the 83-year-old who started it there.
Congress urged to act on poverty, conscience protection, online access
In two letters to members of Congress, the chairmen of four committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged action to protect the poor and to enact conscience protections for medical workers and insurers.
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 Encounter plans weekend getaway in Doylestown
Married couples: Do you want to have the best Advent and Christmas ever? Give yourselves time away from the pressures of work and family on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Nov. 21-23.
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.”