Bishops Among 25 Organizations Urging Congress to Pass Conscience Protection

Apr 27, 2016 17:19

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Offices of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Fourth Street NE in Washington

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Statement on Bill C-14 by Canada's Catholic Bishops

‘The teaching of the Catholic Church and the stance of the Catholic Bishops of Canada affirm the sacredness and dignity of human life. Suicide and euthanasia are contrary to the most profound natural inclination of each human being to live and preserve life’

Apr 18, 2016 11:46

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Justice and Peace

When Anti-Discrimination Becomes Discriminatory

In Australia, Christians Not Welcome in Public Arena

Apr 14, 2016 18:39

Fr. John Flynn

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Holy See to UN: Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems Should Be Prohibited

These weapons do not protect us against attacks and terrorism of all kinds perpetrated by people using rudimentary methods, but ready to sacrifice their lives … The real fight is the one which will restore justice, respect for human rights, respect for minorities’ rights, political participation and integral development.

Apr 12, 2016 18:01

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Condemning Corruption, Partisanship, Church in Angola Cries Foul

Although the Church is not “an opposition party”—it will not “remain silent in the face of grave violations of human rights»

Apr 07, 2016 18:29

ZENIT Staff

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Joint Declaration of 23rd International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee Meeting

‘In keeping with the significance of the ILC since its inception 45 years ago, the representatives reiterated their continuing commitment to open and constructive dialogue as a model for interreligious and intercultural understanding in the world, most especially with religious leaders of the Muslim community.’

Apr 07, 2016 14:20

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Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

Bishops Among 25 Organizations Urging Congress to Pass Conscience Protection

Holy See at UN: Legalizing Narcotics Isn't Answer to Drug Problem

US Bishops File Amicus Brief in Missouri Religious Discrimination Case

FEATURE: Rerum Novarum: International Experts Explore Pope Leo XIII's Groundbreaking Encyclical

Earthquake in Ecuador: the Church Is on the Front Line

Ecuador: Tragic Earthquake Kills 272, Including Nun, 5 Postulants; Destroys Monastery

Statement on Bill C-14 by Canada's Catholic Bishops

When Anti-Discrimination Becomes Discriminatory

Holy See to UN: Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems Should Be Prohibited

Condemning Corruption, Partisanship, Church in Angola Cries Foul

Joint Declaration of 23rd International Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee Meeting