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Program offers women regimen to reverse RU-486 abortion in first stages
As soon as Rebekah Chaveste swallowed the first pill of the RU-486 abortion regimen at a Planned Parenthood clinic, she regretted it.
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.”
Speakers tell pope, synod that parishes should welcome same-sex couples
A married couple told Pope Francis and the Synod of Bishops on the family that Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, following the example of parents who invite their son and his male partner to their home for Christmas.
Father Groeschel, beloved author and preacher, dies
Father Benedict J. Groeschel, who was a founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a leading pro-life figure and popular retreat master, died Oct. 3 after a long illness. He was 81.
Supreme Court refuses to rule on same-sex marriage
Rulings that overturned state bans on same-sex marriage in five states will be allowed to take effect, after the Supreme Court Oct. 6 declined to consider appeals of seven lower court rulings that such prohibitions are unconstitutional.
Debate emerges over St. John Paul II’s early writings
A book of lectures the pope penned as a young priest in Poland, "The Catholic Social Ethic," shows a detailed knowledge of Marxism and at least some empathy with its strident critique of capitalism.
Little Flower marks 75 years of its special link to a saint
The archdiocesan Catholic high school for girls celebrated its 75th anniversary with Mass and devotions to St. Therese, the school’s namesake, and a prayer written by her sister just for the school.
Know the candidates in Pa. before Nov. 4 election
The following Candidate Questionnaire was prepared by the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) and distributed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Communications.
Synod members called to seek unity in diversity, cardinal says
The Greek root of the word "synod" means "to walk together," which is exactly what bishops and other members of the Synod of Bishops are called to do as they seek to apply the Gospel and church teaching to the challenges facing family life today, said the gathering's general secretary.
Vatican summit says extremists must be stopped with sanctioned force
Pope Francis convened the Vatican summit Oct. 2-4 because of his growing concern and desire to do something about the situation Christians and other minorities are facing in the Middle East.