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China-Vatican accord promotes church’s pastoral work, speakers say
The agreement also meant that, for the first time in 70 years, all of the Catholic bishops in China are in communion with the pope and with their brother bishops throughout the world.
‘Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life’ is Respect Life Month theme
This year's theme for Respect Life Month, "Christ Our Hope: In Every Season of Life," is "particularly suited for our times," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Mexican state lawmakers: Abortion no longer a crime in Oaxaca
Oaxaca becomes the second Mexican jurisdiction to decriminalize abortion and follows Mexico City, which approved decriminalization in 2007.
Amazon synod could ‘have something to say’ to Canada, says CCCB official
Canada's bishops will monitor discussion about ordaining married men at next month's Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, but the issue is not a priority in Canada, said Archbishop Richard Gagnon of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
CARA, America Media team up to produce video series on vocations
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, based at Jesuit-run Georgetown University, has partnered with another Jesuit ministry, America Media, to produce a series of five videos on vocations to religious life posted to America Media's YouTube channel.
Cardinal Levada took U.S. experience with him to the Vatican
U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, who died Sept. 26 in Rome, is well-known as the retired head of the Vatican's doctrinal congregation, but his experience leading major U.S. dioceses prepared him for this role.
Respect Life Month kicks off Sunday at Cathedral
A Holy Hour led by the Sisters of Life followed by Mass celebrated by Archbishop Chaput will mark Respect Life Sunday and the start of a month-long observance in October for upholding the sanctity of life.
At 75, archbishop’s still here: See inside church’s succession process
Even though a bishop must submit his resignation on his 75th birthday, it might not be accepted. A St. Charles Seminary professor tells how the laity can assist in a transition process that's both spiritual and practical.
What that mysterious word ‘church’ really means
That simple and well-worn term is often misunderstood, says a theologian at St. Charles Seminary. The "church" describes God's multinational people, and the parish is where we meet them.
Australian states to have priests report abuse disclosed in confession
The Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania have become the latest in the country to pass legislation criminalizing priests who fail to report the abuse of children disclosed during confession.