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Destroying creation is destroying a gift of God, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Polluting or destroying the environment is like telling God one does not like what he created and proclaimed to be good, Pope Francis said.
Pope says his Holy Land trip will be ‘strictly religious’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Asking prayers for his May 24-26 trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis said his visit to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories would be "strictly religious."
Research shows pornography’s harm to women and society
Researchers say the prevalence of pornography in society should be treated as a public health problem. "The Internet has made boys porn-ready for dating," said an alarmed sociologist who is also a feminist.
Reaction swift against judge’s ruling to overturn Defense of Marriage Act
Archbishop Charles Chaput condemned the decision of a federal district judge to allow same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, calling it “a mistake with long-term, negative consequences.”
Malvern Retreat House hosts upcoming retreats
Retreats are offered in coming weeks for young adults, Charismatic Catholics, single Catholics and people interested in the message of Our Lady of Fatima.
Franciscan sister dies two months shy of 100
Sister Joella Matt, a sister for 80 years, worked in a Catholic hospital in Reading for 55 years and at the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Philadelphia for 22 years until retiring 13 years ago.
Studies point to possible pitfalls as church becomes more Hispanic
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two recent reports show Catholic ministry to Latinos in the U.S. has not kept up with the group's fast growth, and that the number of Latinos who describe themselves as Catholic dropped 12 percent drop in just the past four years.
Bishops ask pope to beatify Archbishop Romero in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) -- Pope Francis assured the bishops of El Salvador that the sainthood cause of slain Archbishop Oscar Romero was proceeding well. Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, who is planning next year's World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, is the official promoter of Archbishop Romero's cause.
Pope says church tensions must be resolved with discussion, prayer
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In the church, as in any other situation, "problems cannot be resolved by pretending they don't exist," Pope Francis told visitors in St. Peter's Square.
Immigration twist: Chile grapples with newcomers from Haiti
The country's stability draws immigrants with long-practiced customs and traditions from their home countries in South America and Central America. They are changing the face of Chile's Catholic parishes.