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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Jersey sister first to be beatified on US soil

Oct 09, 2014

Michael Mencer should have been blind for 50 years by now.
Synod, The Church must give "an appropriate response to the times of today" to the challenges posed to the family

Oct 09, 2014

Before the challenges that the family is facing today - the "dictatorship of single thought" that counter-values that distort society's vision of marriage as a union between man and woman.
Iraq has done 'absolutely nothing' for displaced Christians

Oct 09, 2014

An Iraqi bishop whose community is hosting more than 70,000 Christians who fled violence in Mosul and its surroundings has expressed dismay at the national government in Baghdad for failing to offer assistance.