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Frequently asked questions about the extraordinary synod of bishops
When and where is it? What is this? What is its purpose?
Traditionalist leader meets at Vatican to discuss reconciliation
The leader of a breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics met with Vatican officials Sept. 23 for the latest in a long series of reconciliation talks.
Studies confirm religion increases longevity, and marriage does too
Study after study has confirmed that those who are involved in religion and those who are married are healthier, physically and mentally happier and live longer than those who are not.
Pope names five women to International Theological Commission
Pope Francis, who has said the Catholic Church has "not yet come up with a profound theology of womanhood," named five women, a record number, to the International Theological Commission.
Details on World Meeting of Families emerge as countdown begins
Monday, Sept. 22 marked exactly one year before the start of the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, so organizers for the event took the occasion to brief staff of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the latest details.
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.”
Parishes host date nights to help couples keep bond strong
Some parishes are recognizing the need to help married couples navigate challenges or keep their love alive. Parishes are providing child care, a meal and guest speakers with time for discussion -- and the message that couples should carve out time for themselves before the next session.
Marchers hope groundswell shows urgent need for climate solution
Catholic groups joined a singing, chanting, sea of people who streamed through New York City Sept. 21 to urge global action on climate change. Organizers of the People's Climate March estimated nearly 400,000 men, women and children rallied to the cause ahead of the U.N. Climate Summit Sept. 23.
Bishop Cupich named to succeed Cardinal George as Chicago archbishop
The Archdiocese of Chicago now knows who will succeed Cardinal Francis E. George.
Survivors of Albania’s dictatorship give witness, move pope to tears
Two survivors of Albania's communist crackdown against the church brought Pope Francis to tears with their stories during a vespers service in Tirana's cathedral Sept. 21.