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Colombian priest works for recovery from civil war in his homeland
A three-year-old peace process that has emphasized reconciliation between the people who work the land, the rebel groups that tried to take the land, and the government, which has a minimal presence in the region.
Culture of care is essential for the common good, pope tells doctors
With so many changes and huge technological advancements in the field of medicine, health care must always be at the service of the whole individual, including a supportive relationship between patient and medical professionals, Pope Francis said.
German bishops to use ‘synodal way’ in rapid response to sex abuse
Vatican approval is necessary to begin the process of deliberation which may be limited by canon law. The bishops say they "want to fight the causes of the abuse scandal and renew our fellowship as a church."
Charities team returns from fact-finding mission to Nassau, Bahamas
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami will ship targeted emergency goods and humanitarian relief to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas through a temporary partnership with the Archdiocese of Nassau.
Religious liberty, discrimination and DACA highlight court’s new term
The upcoming Supreme Court term -- which starts Oct. 7 -- will offer plenty of cases that Catholics will be paying close attention to.
Capuchins, Catholic Social Services shower new moms with support
The friars teamed up with the Archdiocese at a Sept. 13 gathering that combined practical assistance with a sense of community, following the example of St. Francis.
Amazon inhabitants hope synod will address lack of priests
The upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon will focus on the devastating effects of climate change on the environment and on indigenous communities, but it also will look at ways to meet the spiritual needs of the region's people.
New Lithuanian cardinal, ‘strong internally,’ spent time in Soviet prison
Cardinal-designate Sigitas Tamkevicius, a veteran of Soviet prisons and labor camps, counts on not being assigned "specific duties" following his elevation so he can continue serving his local church.
Integral ecology: Challenging people to broaden their focus of concern
Building on previous church teachings, St. John Paul II's concept of "human ecology" and Pope Benedict XVI's "ecology of man," Pope Francis goes one step further with his vision of integral ecology.
Catholic network: Nations have ‘moral duty’ to fight climate change
In a statement released ahead of the U.N. Climate Action Summit, which starts in New York Sept. 23, they described the rate of climate change as an emergency, a social crisis and an environmental catastrophe.