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Co-creators of pro-life film say God planned film ‘for such a time as now’
The making of the film "Unplanned," about the former director of an abortion clinic becoming a pro-life advocate, was in itself miraculous, say its Catholic producers who grew up together in New Jersey.
Australian church wraps first phase of historic lay council
In a 10-month listening process that finished March 13, 75,000 Catholics in Australia participated in a plenary council in which laypeople may vote and decisions could be binding, once ratified by the Vatican.
Pope urges officials to preserve Rome’s historic, spiritual traditions
Rome, he said, has had the unique distinction not only of inspiring Western civilization through its developments in civil law, but also inspiring Christians who visit the city and are moved by the witness of countless martyrs who gave their lives for Christ
Founder, editorial staff of Vatican women’s magazine resign
New management at the Vatican's newspaper has tried to "weaken" the magazine by launching initiatives that "seem competitive, with the result of pitting women against each other," said the director of "Women-Church-World."
Women in Amazon take more prominent role in environmental protection
Women have increasingly participated as leaders at the national and international level in the Amazon's environmental activist circles in part because women experience firsthand environmental degradation and its impact on the family.
Speakers on child sex abuse look at ‘path forward’
A "Dialogue on Clerical Sexual Abuse" March 24 at Georgetown University offered recommendations for clerical conduct by a victim, while experts discussed best practices for parishes.
Pope to beatify martyrs, visit Marian shrine on trip to Romania
Visiting Romania May 31-June 2, Pope Francis will stop at six destinations, including a popular Marian shrine in the Transylvanian region.
Bishops say EPA plan to roll back pollution rule would harm the unborn
"The proposed change to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule is troubling since it is well-documented that pregnant mothers and their unborn children are the most sensitive to mercury pollution and its adverse health effects."
‘Why Don’t We Forgive?’ looks at getting beyond grudges
Augustinian Father Jim Paradis will lead an April 4 discussion on the obstacles to forgiveness at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in South Philadelphia.
Generation Life hosts screening of ‘Unplanned’
Generation Life will gather for the March 28 premiere of the film, which recounts Abby Johnson's journey from Planned Parenthood clinic director to pro-life advocate.