The example of St. Francis has prompted a New Mexico retreat center to open its doors to refugees, but also to go out in the world to work for justice.
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Pope Francis revises Catechism, teaches that death penalty is ‘inadmissible’
The revised teaching declares that the death penalty is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person, and that the church works “for its abolition worldwide.”
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U.S. sisters demand action on sexual abuse crisis
“We join with all those demanding the end of a culture that ignores or tolerates sexual abuse of Catholic sisters or any other adult or minor perpetrated by those in positions of trust in the church community.”
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
How can we recognize God’s grace in our lives?
Grace is hard to picture and, consequently, hard to believe.
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Sarajevo ethics conference: “no to exclusion and idolatry, yes to building bridges.”
Catholic moral theologians from around the globe conclude an international ethics conference with calls for prophetic action.
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Idolatry of wealth and beauty demands a costly sacrifice, pope says
Although wealth, fame, beauty and power differ from the idols of ancient times, they all require “a human sacrifice,” the pope said Aug. 1 during his weekly general audience.
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Pennsylvania diocese releases full list of clergy accused of sex abuse, strips names of bishops from buildings
“Anyone accused of sexual misconduct will have his name removed from any place of honor.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Jesus knew about Cardinal McCarrick
He knew about Uncle Ted, and he knew about everything else we’re about to find out. That is why he came.
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For Catholics, marriage is a mission
Like the apostles, we have been sent out two by two to proclaim the message of Jesus with our imperfect lives.
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After McCarrick scandal, will Catholic seminaries better protect young adults?
Some experts believe that while many seminaries have established policies to protect adults studying to be priests and members of religious communities, seminary culture sometimes remains an obstacle to protecting them from predatory behavior.