Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich-Freising, president of the German bishops' conference, celebrates Mass in 2017 during the opening of the annual meeting of Germany's bishops at the cathedral in Cologne. (CNS photo/Sascha Steinbach, EPA)

German cardinal urges pastoral care of gay couples

by Michael J. O’Loughlin February 7, 2018

On Wednesday, the German bishops’ conference sought to correct reports that the cardinal endorsed the blessing of same-sex unions.

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Polish president signs law barring some Holocaust speech

by Vanessa Gera - Associated Press and Monika Scislowska - Associated Press February 6, 2018

The law has fueled a diplomatic crisis with Israel, which fears it would enable Poland to whitewash the role of the Poles who killed or denounced Jews during the Holocaust.

Faith, Faith in Focus

Who is Madeleine Delbrêl—the “French Dorothy Day” Pope Francis made venerable this weekend?

by Colleen Dulle February 1, 2018

Madeleine Delbrêl is a saint for the rest of us.

The Presidents Club dinner was held in the Dorchester Hotel, a contender for London’s poshest location. (Philip Toscano/PA, File via AP)

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Sexism and London: A fundraiser stained by misogyny reaches its end

by David Stewart February 1, 2018

Reports that dozens of “hostesses” were sexually harassed at the Presidents Club fundraiser led several charities to return donations from the event.

Young demonstrators gather outside Parliament in London Oct. 24 to call for more child refugees to be allowed asylum and safe passage to the United Kingdom. (CNS photo/Mary Turner, Reuters)

Dispatches, Politics & Society

Jesuit Refugee Service report reveals high level of homelessness among London’s refugees

by David Stewart February 1, 2018

J.R.S. contends that it is deliberate government policy to make life for refugees as difficult as possible.

Faith, News

German bishops grapple with blessings for gay marriage

by Tom Heneghan - Religion News Service January 24, 2018

Two bishops have now spoken out in favor of considering some form of benediction for gay and lesbian couples.

Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks on Jan. 22 during the opening session of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (CNS photo/Denis Balibouse, Reuters)

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Pope Francis sends a message to Davos gathering: Protect our planet and defend human dignity

by Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service January 23, 2018

The annual meeting in Davos brought together people representing business, government, academia and media to discuss the theme, “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World.”