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Faith was there ‘in darkest moments,’ said El Paso priest after shooting
"It was emotionally hard and heartbreaking" to tell families news they didn't want to hear, but Father Marquez felt it was important to be there to "minister to those suffering most."
Violent video games factor in violent behavior but not seen as sole cause
Violent video games, TV and movies -- which all have a similar effect -- are only one of a web of risk factors, many of which must align for a person to pick up a weapon and fire it with the intent to kill other people.
Shootings show ‘all communities are affected by racism’
Three mass shooting incidents in the U.S. in one week are now showing that "their emotional impact is resonating across the nation," said Louisiana Bishop Shelton Fabre, head of a Catholic committee against racism.
Outdoor Assumption Mass
The residents of Saint Mary Center & Villa in Lansdale extend an invitation to join them for an outdoor Mass with our own version of the “Blessing of the Sea” celebrating the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, August 15, 2019 beginning at 11 a.m.
Pew survey shows majority of Catholics don’t believe in ‘Real Presence’
A new study showed that 69% of Catholics believe the bread and wine used at Mass are merely "symbols" of Jesus Christ. One outspoken bishop called it "a massive failure of the church carrying on its own tradition."
Polish archbishop vows to resist ‘ideology’ that defies church teaching
The president of the Polish bishops' conference confirmed the country's Catholic Church will resist "LGBT ideology" as advocates demanded the dismissal of an archbishop who called gays and lesbians a "rainbow pestilence."
Pro-life leaders urged to persevere, continue to teach truth ‘with love’
Eighty-five directors of pro-life ministry from 63 dioceses around the country gathered for the Diocesan Pro-Life Leadership Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Three leaders honored as ‘People of Life’ during national conference
Pro-life leaders from dioceses around the country attended the awards dinner, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The honorees were Cheryl Holley, Marian Desrosiers and Chuck Donovan.
Bishops urge end to hateful rhetoric that many see as factor in shootings
"The tragic loss of life of 22 people this weekend in El Paso demonstrates that hate-filled rhetoric and ideas can become the motivation for some to commit acts of violence," the bishops said in a joint Aug. 8 statement.
Nigerian bishops ask officials to review church licenses to marry couples
Six Catholic bishops appealed to the Nigerian government to review its stand on a directive that houses of worship must obtain an annual license before performing marriages and issuing marriage certificates to newly wedded couples.