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Rwanda church seeks agreement with state on contraception, abortion
Rwanda's Catholic Church said it hopes to reach agreement with the government of President Paul Kagame after senior officials accused the church of hampering birth control policy by refusing contraception and abortion at its hospitals and clinics.
Chaldean Church says so-called ‘Christian’ militias are not Christian
A statement from the Chaldean Church in Baghdad, Iraq, signed by the cardinal, called on Christians to defend the country's security through official government bodies rather than local militias.
Cuban Cardinal Ortega, longtime voice of Cuba’s poor, dies at 82
UPDATED - A proud Cuban who pressed for greater freedom for his church and for an end to the U.S. embargo on his homeland, Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino, retired archbishop of Havana, died July 26 at the age of 82.
African bishops discuss importance of young people in church’s future
If given appropriate support, Africa's young people can be the engine to propel the continent's growth, said a participant at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.
Puerto Rican bishops call for peace, harmony after governor’s resignation
In the wake of the historic resignation of Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello, the people of the Caribbean island must continue to maintain their unity to overcome the social ills that led to the crisis, the Puerto Rican bishops' conference said.
Claverite Junior convention tackles bullying, helps youth address it
Recently, the Knights of Peter Claver national organization focused its actions on social justice issues affecting African Americans: racism, the criminal justice system, Black Lives Matter, human trafficking and domestic violence.
Pastoral Migratoria trains other dioceses how to accompany new immigrants
Delegates from 13 dioceses around the United States met in the Archdiocese of Chicago for a workshop that uses Catholic social teaching to train immigrants to support people in their own parishes.
Ancient chants, Latin texts take on new life at major musical conference
Several hundred participants gathered at the cathedral for the annual Church Musicians of America Association colloquium, which examined how the Catholic Church's liturgical heritage remains vibrant.
Curriculum adapts some aspects of theology of body for younger grades
The theology of the body is not just suited to high school classrooms. Even 4-year-olds should have the opportunity to learn about St. John Paul II's teaching on life, love and human sexuality -- at least in part.
Care for the caregivers: New ministry helps those who aid elders
Nourish for Caregivers is one of the newest parish-based ministries in the archdiocese. As Aimee Gustitis does at St. Anastasia Parish, there's fellowship and spiritual support for the caregivers of sick, elderly or disabled persons.