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Speaking of sex, he takes the ‘beautiful approach’
Damon Owens’ life experience with Natural Family Planning and Theology of the Body make the businessman, husband and father of eight well positioned to speak about sexuality and Catholic teaching.
Advocates urge actions to protect migrant children crossing the border
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Petitions and letters to members of Congress and the Obama administration are among the measures being pursued by advocates urging humane treatment of the Central American children who are trying to migrate to the United States.
Vatican to support help for ‘humanitarian emergency’ of child migrants
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican's secretary of state pledged full support for addressing the issue of child migrants streaming out Central America in search of safety and family reunification in the United States.
Knights of Columbus pledges $1.4 million to Special Olympics
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- The Knights of Columbus has pledged $1.4 million to help cover costs for next year's Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.
Papal astronomer wins recognition for excellence in communication
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A papal astronomer won recognition for his ability to communicate accurately and clearly the discoveries of planetary science to the general public.
Vatican bank tells where it stores its gold, and other nuggets
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- One week after publishing highlights of its 2013 financial statement, the Institute for the Works of Religion -- commonly called the Vatican bank -- released a 107-page, detailed financial report for the year.
Vatican questions accuracy of latest papal interview
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican said the latest published interview with Pope Francis, in which he says fighting sex abuse and the mafia will be priorities of his pontificate, should not be considered a record of his exact words.
Senior Anglican leaders support assisted suicide as Lords debate nears
MANCHESTER, England (CNS) -- Senior Anglican leaders have voiced their support for assisted suicide just days before a crucial debate on the subject in the British Parliament.
Inn Dwelling: Rehabbing homes and turning around lives in Germantown
The Catholic project based at St. Vincent Parish has been acquiring, renovating and giving homes to the needy for 33 years. Now it also makes education of children a priority, and it’s working.
Medical supplies dwindle, fear rises in Gaza
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- The situation in hospitals in the Gaza Strip is dire, and thousands of people are seeking refuge in U.N. schools and facilities. The Israeli Defense Forces continued their second week of an offensive into the Hamas-controlled Gaza in response to Hamas militants lobbing missiles into Israel.