Global Church News
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Synod: "The desire for family" still alive, but "new pastoral programs" needed
Oct 14, 2014
In spite of the many signs of crisis, caused by factors ranging from economic hardships to the "growing danger posed by an exaggerated individualism", the "desire for family" is still alive, especially among young people.
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Pope appoints committee to draft Synod report; Synod fathers choose their own reporters
Oct 14, 2014
Pope Francis has appointed six prelates to a committee to help draft the final report of the Synod of Bishops.
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Synod: the challenges to the family a common concern for all Christians
Oct 13, 2014
The challenges and hopes that weigh upon the family unit are common to all Christians, beyond confessional differences.
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Americans help moderate synod discussions
Oct 13, 2014
The Synod of Bishops has begun breaking into small discussion groups, with Americans Cardinal Raymond Burke and Archbishop Joseph Kurtz serving as two moderators of the first round of discussions.
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Waiting for the decisive second half of the Synod on the Family
Oct 13, 2014
The Synod of Bishops on Friday entered its decisive second phase, with the formation of small groups which are to come to decisions which will be synthesized into the synod's concluding “relatio.”
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Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
Oct 10, 2014
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of saying what they truly think, and that only by doing this can they reach real conclusions.
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Synod: Listening to hear those living difficult marital situations who
Oct 10, 2014
Improving awareness of the anthropological vision of the Church's openness to life and helping those who are going through difficult marital situations that "part of the Church" were the central themes of the Seventh General Congregation of the Extraordinary Synod on the family.
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Backing 'Humanae vitae' a prime goal for bishops' synod
Oct 10, 2014
With Paul VI due to be beatified at the end of the Synod on the Family, his teaching on the regulation of birth in Humanae vitae has been re-launched by the synod fathers, presenting the teachings in a positive way.
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The rosary – pray it, don't just say it, priest exhorts
Oct 10, 2014
Catholics praying the rosary must rediscover the contemplative nature of the prayer and not just recite it speedily if they wish for it to truly transform their lives, said a Dominican priest in the nation’s capital.
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New Jersey sister first to be beatified on US soil
Oct 09, 2014
Michael Mencer should have been blind for 50 years by now.



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