Global Church News
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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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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.
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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.
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How should the Church care for same-sex attracted people?
Oct 08, 2014
At the opening of the Synod on the Family, participants were reminded that the Church's pastoral approach towards persons with same-sex attraction is an issue worthy of attention.
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On the bishops' discussion slate: Streamlining annulments
Oct 08, 2014
The opening report for the bishops' synod on the family touched on the process of annulments, noting that reform is being asked by many who often misunderstand the indissolubility of marriage.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD