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Millennials at march say age group most aware of costs of abortion
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Despite single-digit temperatures, thousands descended on Washington Jan. 22 to declare their opposition to abortion.
Christians share hopes, fears under new constitutions in Egypt, Tunisia
CAIRO (CNS) -- Moneer Fawzy recalls that he has spent much of his life exposed to diatribes aimed at him and Egypt's Christians who make up about 10 percent of the nation's mostly Sunni Muslim populace of more than 85 million.
Nebraska Lifeboat Coffee company aims to boost U.S. pro-life groups
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CNS) -- John Lillis, a graduate of the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, had seen God's intervention for life play out in more than one way long before starting a new coffee company with a mission to help pro-life groups earn money.
St. Francis de Sales School to pray, then open schools doors
A Family Mass and Open House on Jan. 26 are scheduled to kick off Catholic Schools Week at St. Francis de Sales Parish School in Aston, Delaware County.
Marriage annulment info presented at Yardley parish
St. Ignatius Parish in Yardley, Bucks County, will host an information session on annulments in the Catholic Church beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Religious Education Center of the parish located at 999 Reading Avenue, Yardley.
Pope revives question of balancing dialogue, duty to proclaim Christ
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A line in Pope Francis' first World Day of Communications' message revived the question of how Christians are called to both search for truth in others and proclaim the truth in Jesus Christ.
Vatican observer calls for concrete steps toward peace in Syria
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- International leaders and representatives of various Syrian factions now engaged in peace talks must give "priority to negotiations over guns (and) to people over inordinate power," said the Vatican's observer at the talks.
Single man, 52, takes leap of faith through adoption
A Philadelphia man adopts a 7-year-old autistic boy through Catholic Social Services, and discovers life’s greatest joy. "Having lived alone all those years, now I’m completely focused on someone else," said physician Jim Fitzpatrick, father of Reece since last year. "It’s a big positive; it’s all for the better.”
Pope Francis’ message for the 48th World Day of Social Communications
Vatican Information Service released the full text of the pope's message on communications.
Special Mass will give hope to infertile couples
The St. Gerard Mass on Jan. 29 for couples experiencing difficulty conceiving children will help them feel they’re not alone, says the lead organizer. A 12-week follow-up course to the Mass will be offered beginning in February.