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New York bishops urge ‘love, respect’ for people with mental illness
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) -- The Catholic bishops of New York urged compassion and acceptance for people suffering from mental illness in a new pastoral statement, and the state Catholic conference, their public policy arm, issued specific policy recommendations related to those with mental illness.
Washington state’s bishops back governor’s moratorium on death penalty
SEATTLE (CNS) -- Washington state's Catholic bishops praised Gov. Jay Inslee for declaring a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in the state and applauded him for urging there be "a public conversation on capital punishment."
Belgium passes law to allow euthanasia for small children
BRUSSELS (CNS) -- Belgian legislators voted to make their country the world's first to allow euthanasia for small children, despite vigorous opposition from the Catholic Church and all main religious groups.
Catholic schools in city will close again Friday due to snow
The schools marked a second straight day without classes as the region copes with a major storm that dumped about a foot of snow over a 24-hour period.
Milwaukee Archdiocese files reorganization plan with bankruptcy court
MILWAUKEE (CNS) -- Attorneys for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee filed the archdiocese's reorganization plan Feb. 12, with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
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.