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Trauma, alienation keys to synod prep, panelists say
Reaching out to Catholics who have grown estranged from the church and being in touch with one's own trauma can help dispel cynicism and mistrust of the synod.
Synod is a ‘style to be adopted,’ not a program, pope says
The synodal process is a path of engagement that makes room for the Holy Spirit, and not a "majority consensus like a parliament" to guide the church, Pope Francis said.
Pastoral letter invites dialogue toward nuclear disarmament
"We need to rejuvenate a sustained serious conversation about universal, verifiable nuclear disarmament," wrote Bishop John Wester of the Archdiocese of Sante Fe in New Mexico, home to top nuclear research facilities and a weapons repository.
Hallahan alumnae, Catholic athletes mourn passing of Pat Biello
Athletic director at Hallahan High School for almost half a century, the giant on the Philadelphia sports scene is remembered by family and friends as a "phenomenal coach and mentor to women and ahead of her time." Ms. Biello was 79.
Local pro-lifers doing ‘amazing things’ for life at all stages
From next week's March for Life to prayer vigils to crisis pregnancy support, faithful in the Philadelphia Archdiocese are working hard to end legalized abortion, buoyed by hope in the face of headwinds.
Catholic Afghan refugees in ‘purgatory’ awaiting visas
On top of the "enormous challenges" with immigration to the U.S. overall and the rapid pullout of forces from Afghanistan, its minority-Catholic refugees are stuck in limbo.
Chicago cardinal booed, heckled at pro-life rally
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago told a rally of his hopes for banning abortion and for supporting all mothers. He was jeered when he linked promoting life to ending the pandemic.
Pro-lifers decry push for abortion in Michigan constitution
Catholic and pro-life leaders expressed disappointment over a petition drive to amend the state's constitution and override a 1931 ban on abortion.
Events around U.S. mark court’s decision legalizing abortion
The surge in COVID-19 cases is hardly affecting plans for local rallies ahead of the Jan. 21 March for Life in Washington on the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Pope, cardinal pray for victims of Bronx fire that killed 17
Pope Francis and New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan offered condolences to families of those killed, including eight children, in a Jan. 9 apartment building blaze.