English bishops welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling that a pregnant mentally disabled woman did not need to have an abortion.
Disabilities
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Boy’s removal from church spurs debate in UK on welcoming those with autism
The Rimmers’ visit brought headlines and an apology from the dean of the chapel and inspired a debate about how churches treat children and adults with autism after Rimmer was asked to remove 9-year-old Tristan, who has autism, for making too much noise.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
The Vanier model for living with the disabled takes root
At a new residential complex in North Carolina, graduate students and adults with developmental disabilities share living quarters and meet in prayer.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Why don’t pro-life and disability rights groups work together more often?
Disability rights and pro-life groups adhere to the same basic principle—that humans have inherent dignity based on who they are, not what they can do. But they don’t always recognize their common ground.
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Jean Vanier’s funeral highlights God’s love for each person
Gathered in a makeshift chapel around a simple pine casket, members of L’Arche communities and Faith and Light groups from around the world mourned the passing of Jean Vanier and celebrated his life, his wisdom, his holiness and humanity.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
America This Week: May 8, 2019
This week’s guest is Jim McDermott, S.J. We discuss his article “Men are struggling with their spirituality. Can the Catholic Church help?” We also discuss these articles: Jean Vanier, ‘living saint’ who ministered to people with disabilities, dies at 90 Dear priests who improvise at Mass: Please don’t. C.S. Lewis helped me understand my grief—and […]
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Pope Francis called Jean Vanier to thank him before his death
Pope Francis told reporters May 7 he had been kept informed about Jean Vanier’s failing health and had phoned him a week before his death.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Send us a video tribute to Jean Vanier
Send us your video reflections for an opportunity to be included in a tribute to the late Jean Vanier.
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
An interview with Jean Vanier
A 1992 interview with Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
South Carolina Catholic school given national award for ‘full inclusion’
Full inclusion means that any student with a diverse learning ability, such as autism, Down syndrome, or any other intellectual disability, is fully integrated into the classroom with other typical learners.