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In Lourdes, military chaplains find a sacred space for healing
LOURDES, France (CNS) -- Military chaplains are used to hitting the road and heading where the hurt is as they tour bases, camps and veterans clinics.
Soldiers lay down weapons for rosaries as they pray, pay homage to Mary
LOURDES, France (CNS) -- It looked like any other military parade with bands playing, flags waving and thousands of men and women marching in colorful uniforms decorated with medals and ribbons.
Mass at Valley Forge prays for peace at site of Revolutionary War camp
An unusual outdoor Mass at the site of Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge National Historical Park recalled Our Lady of Fatima and personal efforts to promote peace.
Archbishop for U.S. military confirms Overbrook youths
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, celebrated confirmation for 15 young people during Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia.
Pa.’s same-sex marriage ruling one in a string of recent decisions
A day before a federal judge overturned Pennsylvania’s Defense of Marriage Act on May 20, a federal judge in Oregon repealed that state's constitutional marriage amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. With Oregon, 18 states have legalized same-sex marriage.
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.