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Pope, council of cardinals discuss greater role for lay men and women
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals reviewed aspects of the draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, including a greater role for lay men and women.
Church must help military families face unique challenges, archbishop says
The brutal reality of war is just one of the challenges the Catholic Church is called to help members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families cope with, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Top Catholic leaders in Hong Kong have backed street protesters
Catholic leaders in Hong Kong have widely supported nearly seven months of anti-government protests, except when they turned violent.
Pope demands action for failing fight against climate change
Despite growing recognition of climate change as a legitimate and looming threat, current commitments to mitigate its effects and alter human behavior fall short of those needed to resolve the crisis in time, Pope Francis said.
Trust in Christ, not in psychics, sorcerers, pope says at audience
Pope Francis scolded people who consider themselves practicing Christians, but who turn to fortunetelling, psychic readings and tarot cards.
Bishop Malone resigns; Albany bishop named apostolic administrator
UPDATED - At age 73, Bishop Malone is two years shy of the age at which bishops are required by canon law to turn in their resignation to the pope. No reason was given for his resignation.
Michigan priest asks judge in same-sex marriage not to receive Communion
The Diocese of Grand Rapids said it supports the decision by one of its pastors to request a Michigan judge not to present herself for Communion at Mass because she is in same-sex marriage.
Pa. governor vetoes Down syndrome abortion bill
Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of a bill that would prohibit abortion based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome drew condemnation from the head of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference.
March for Life theme borrows page from suffragist centennial
The March for Life, the annual march in Washington to protest legalized abortion in the United States, is tying itself in 2020 to the women's suffrage movement for the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
Seek the light during busy Advent season, advises university chaplain
For university students, December brings the end of a semester. That means final papers, projects and exams and the worry that goes with them. The anxious time seems to draw university students to the Newman center in increasing numbers.