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Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S.
Asked about the role of U.S. Catholic journalists today, Pope Francis said, it is to promote unity and to “try to get people to talk to each other, reason together and seek the path of fraternity.”
Pope adds Martha, Mary and Lazarus, church doctors to universal calendar
Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calendar of feast days.
Justice for unborn called first ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says
A catechist always must teach what the church teaches and that includes the vision and teachings of the Second Vatican Council.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee
The editors at a Catholic publication said they are uncertain why an automated social media post was deemed hateful and led their Twitter account to be locked.
March is small, but group’s ‘message of solidarity’ with unborn strong as ever
It was the coldest national March for Life in some years, it was the smallest, and it also may be remembered as the bravest.
Archbishop Naumann criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts at vigil Mass
The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities called President Joe Biden’s stance on abortion “religiously and ethically incoherent” during his homily at the opening Mass of the annual National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 28.
Bishops, other pro-life leaders decry Biden action ending ‘Mexico City policy’
President Joe Biden’s memo rescinding the so-called “Mexico City policy” Jan. 28, the eve of this year’s March for Life, “is a deeply disturbing move, especially when the president says he wants national unity,” tweeted Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life Defense and Education Fund.
Movie Review: ‘The Dig ‘
It’s a shame that extraneous material has been needlessly thrown into the mix, because viewers of all ages could otherwise have enjoyed a fascinating history lesson.