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Troubled by war, pope recalls its shocking legacy of indifference
Pope Francis asked when will people learn that war is madness, and that its root is an attitude of, "What do I care?"
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.”
Senator earns bishop’s ire for comments at summit on Mideast Christians
After U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told participants of the In Defense of Christians summit Sept. 11 in Washington that Christians in the Middle East have no better ally than Israel, he was booed, then walked off the stage. "Christians don't ally themselves to any state," said Maronite Bishop Gregory Mansour.
Catholic League is ready for some football
Reviewing two games of non-league action in the young high school football season, some individual performances stood out -- including a new Catholic League passing yardage record (415) for one quarterback, and 353 yards and 4 TDs for another.
Adopting an attitude for life
In the first of CatholicPhilly.com’s series “Faithful Families,” examining Catholic families in the preparatory time before the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, meet two Montgomery County couples who between them have adopted seven children. The two moms also teach young people the value of adoption as a choice for life.
Lawmakers’ override of vetoes an ‘affirmation that all life matters’
The Missouri Legislature voted Sept. 10 to override Gov. Jay Nixon's vetoes of bills establishing a 72-hour waiting period before an abortion decision and a tax credit bill that benefits pregnancy help centers, maternity homes and food pantries.
Coalition hopes days of prayer, fasting will help bring peace to world
In light of the recent political, military and social conflicts taking place around the world, Catholics and other Christians have found reason to come together in faith to pray for world peace and healing.
East Jerusalem tour heightens U.S. bishops’ awareness of complexities
U.S. bishops visiting the Holy Land said an on-the-ground tour and briefing about the situation in East Jerusalem heightened their awareness of the settlement issue in the divided city.
Vatican says pope will visit Turkey in November
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis is planning to visit Turkey "in the last days of November," but said the length of his trip and his agenda in the country have yet to be determined.
Christian leaders meet Obama, discuss concerns for Mideast minorities
Eight Eastern Christian leaders spent 40 minutes talking to President Barack Obama about the situation of Christians and other minorities in the Middle East.