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Catholic bishops urge ‘solidarity vote’ in support of European Union
Catholic bishops from France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg have said the European Union risks being undermined by growing national opposition and urged citizens to rally behind it in upcoming continent-wide elections.
Hope and mercy needed to combat indifference, pope tells foundation
In a world marked by violence, conflict as well as material and spiritual poverty, men and women need the Gospel message of hope, Pope Francis told members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation.
Pope: Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can become worldly businesses
A diocese that cares more about being an organized workplace rather than announcing the good news can fall prey to clericalism and distance itself from Christ, Pope Francis said.
Thousands gather in Times Square rally for human life
Some 10,000 participants registered for the "Alive from New York" event, organized by an evangelical group, featured song, prayer, inspirational stories and a live ultrasound screening of a baby in utero.
In Washington, refugees from around U.S. lobby for federal program
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is one of the best of humanitarian efforts helping vulnerable people in the world and it should be praised as a success story, not diminished, said a former Iraqi refugee to the U.S.
Sims’ berating of protesters nothing new, says Montco doctor
Videos of the Pa. lawmaker confronting peaceful demonstrators have become the "#MeToo movement" of those who oppose abortion, said ob-gyn Dr. Monique Ruberu, founder of Sidewalk Servants.
Post-abortion retreats offer healing in multiple languages
Rachel's Vineyard, a ministry that assists women who have had abortions, will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, with sessions available in English, Spanish and Polish.
Days of covering up abuse allegations are over, says Vatican adviser
The new norms are important, Archbishop Charles Scicluna said, because they clearly tell people they have an obligation to report already existing crimes, negligence and inappropriate behavior to church authorities.
Some Quebec bishops uneasy with pro-life leader’s anti-Francis stance
"Attacking Pope Francis this way is going far too far," Bishop Noel Simard said about the letter signed by 19 Catholics from different countries. Only one Canadian initially signed this letter: Georges Buscemi, who has been in charge of Campagne Quebec-Vie since 2009.
Never lose hope for a better future, pope tells Gypsy communities
Members of Italy's Gypsy communities must look to God to hold on to the hope of a future where they are no longer discriminated against or segregated, Pope Francis said.