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Tolerance-plus: Pope in Abu Dhabi will build on relations with Muslims
When Pope Francis visits Abu Dhabi Feb. 3-5, he will visit a land where interreligious tolerance is mandated by law; while Catholics in the United Arab Emirates count their blessings for that, the pope is expected to nudge for something more.
Australia delegation makes pre-WYD stops at March for Life, Guadalupe
Australia's biggest pro-life challenge is euthanasia. A couple of states have already legalized the practices, and advocates of physician-assisted suicide would like to alter the law so that medical professionals "legally be required to cooperate" with any euthanasia wish.
Vatican releases guidelines to help church fight human trafficking
The Vatican has created a set of pastoral guidelines to inspire and improve the church's work in addressing the crime of human trafficking and the care of its victims worldwide.
Panelists talk about fighting abortion, ‘resisting a throwaway culture’
Abortion not only goes against the dignity of every living being and is rooted in violence and misogynistic notions of male superiority, but political solutions, in the current divided climate, can be troublesome as well.
Ordaining women deacons is ‘about ministry,’ not ‘power,’ says speaker
The church is "crying for ministry," so ordaining women to the permanent diaconate now is a logical way for the church to bring the Gospel to all, according to panelists at a forum in New York.
The Lion and the Lamb teen Bible study
The Lion and the Lamb unpacks the myths about Revelation, the end times, the mark of the beast, and so much more -- Tuesday nights at St. Maria Goretti Parish, Hatfield.
‘Every life matters’ is resounding message of attendees at Chicago march
Several thousand people from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri turned out for the annual march in downtown Chicago that began following a rally in Federal Plaza and proceeded around downtown.
Morning with Thomas Merton: Reflections on ‘Original Unity’
Throughout his many writings, Merton reminds us of our “original unity” by looking thorough the lens of childhood. Dr. Virginia Rattigan will present this talk March 9 at Daylesford Abbey.
Baltimore archdiocesan board creates policy on allegations against bishops
At the bishops' request, the review board, which assists the Archdiocese of Baltimore with child protection efforts, created a Bishop Reporting Initiative to ensure proper reporting of allegations against bishops, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation.
With Zimbabwe in turmoil over fuel hikes, archbishop calls for restraint
Three people, including a police officer, died in Jan. 14 protests that followed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's announcement of a more than 150 percent rise in the fuel price.