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Detained bishop in Nicaragua says hate must be answered with love
Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando José Álvarez offered a message of love to the world Aug. 7 even as he continued to be detained by police inside a church building in Matagalpa.
Be vigilant to God’s presence in life, pope says
Christians should not only face life's challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord's presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.
HHS proposes health care rule on abortion, transgender services
In early April, the leadership at the Catholic Benefits Association anticipated the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would soon announce proposed regulations that could pose an existential threat to religious-based employers including Catholic hospitals.
Diocese of Phoenix submits Synod report, ponders feedback
“The synod consultation reports reveal a dire need for evangelization at a time when the spirit of the world and modern culture have seemingly drowned out the voice of God.”
Some say court’s emphasis on religious liberty meant to clear up confusion
In the Supreme Court's 2021-2022 term, which concluded June 30, it issued four opinions on religious liberty cases, siding with religion each time.
Pope reflects on papacy in interview with Argentine news agency
Pope Francis said the goals he has achieved in more than nine years as pope were simply the fruit of the ideas discussed by the College of Cardinals prior to his election.
Missionaries of Charity kicked out of Nicaragua
The Missionaries of Charity have been expelled from Nicaragua, the latest in a series of attacks on the Catholic Church and its ministries from the Central American country's increasingly repressive government.
Pope at pallium Mass: Church must go out to ‘meet the world’
Like Sts. Peter and Paul, the church must go out to evangelize and not be bound by the chains of routine and spiritual mediocrity that stifles the Gospel message, Pope Francis said.
Pope asks families to take a small step toward greater holiness
The Catholic Church professes marriage and family life to be a path to holiness -- a daunting concept -- but one that can start with a tiny step, Pope Francis said.
Discerning and deciding
In a synodal style, we make decisions through discernment of what the Holy Spirit is saying through our whole community. This is a slow process requiring patience and deep listening guided by the Holy Spirit. This is a challenge for those of us who are used to a more structured leadership style, especially in our culture which values efficiency and seeks immediate results.
