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Spanish bishop says no abortions OK, even though conference backs bill
MADRID (CNS) -- A Spanish bishop urged medical personnel to stop performing abortions, as new church-backed legal restrictions passed their first parliamentary hurdle.
Pope: Catholic educators must share Gospel with multicultural society
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said Catholic educators should engage in dialogue with increasingly multicultural societies in order to share the Gospel more widely.
Meeting Jewish group, pope asks prayers for his Holy Land trip
The modern relationship between Jews and Catholics, Pope Francis told leaders of the American Jewish Committee Feb. 13, has a "theological foundation." The two communities also must find ways to work together to construct "a more just and fraternal world."
Miami archbishop joins other bikers in ‘Ride With God’ fundraiser
PARKLAND, Fla. (CNS) -- Local computer systems engineer Pierre Victor's Italian-made MV Agusta F4 motorcycle was evidence that almost any hobby or special interest can be an intersection for faith-sharing and awareness raising for a good cause.
Community house members embrace ‘radical Christian discipleship’
Will, Jon and Natasha -- and infant Eloise -- are part of a new experiment in Christian community living, sponsored by Christ the King Church in Nashville, where they are members. They have made a one-year commitment to live together, share resources and volunteer at the parish.
Persecution of Christians ‘widespread, flagrant,’ archbishop says
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Vatican's apostolic nuncio to the United Nations told a congressional hearing Feb. 11 that "flagrant and widespread persecution of Christians rages in the Middle East even as we meet."
Hobby Lobby files brief with Supreme Court in HHS mandate case
ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking protection from a federal mandate that requires coverage of contraceptives in workers' health insurance plans.
Massgoer says society needs to see importance of sacrament of marriage
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- The octogenarian lovebirds come every year to celebrate World Marriage Day at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Married at La Placita Church in Los Angeles Nov. 25, 1951, 85-year-old Ralph Guerrero and his wife, Mary, 84, were the longest-married couple among 81 couples at the World Marriage Day Mass.
Archbishop urges Anglicans to ‘challenge fear’ of discord on issues
LONDON (CNS) -- The archbishop of Canterbury has appealed for unity in the Church of England following a decision to fast-track legislation to allow the consecration of women as bishops by Christmas.
Kenyan bishop says hungry Turkana people eating tree roots, dog meat
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) -- A bishop in northwestern Kenya said people are so hungry they are eating wild fruit, roots of trees and dog meat. "Food must reach here soonest to save the people from death," said Bishop Dominic Kimengich of Lodwar, where most residents are animal farmers and ethnic Turkana.