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Pope Francis has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions

Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.

Christian beliefs lead to opposition to death penalty, patriarch says

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople is pictured in a file photo praying before a reliquary containing bone shards believed to belong to St. Peter the Apostle in Istanbul. While in Rome for a prayer meeting for peace with Pope Francis, the Orthodox patriarch spoke to Vatican News Oct. 20 about his reading of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship.” CNS photo/courtesy Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

As refugees increase, German bishops work to include Eastern Catholics

Germany’s bishops have pledged to improve the integration of Eastern Catholics in the predominant Latin-rite church, as part of ongoing plans to help migrants and refugees.

Study shows Catholic Charities call center prevents homelessness

It might seem like common sense: Giving money to people on the brink of becoming homeless, and they are less likely to use homeless shelters.

Father Bradley runs do-it-yourself marathon to benefit seniors

The weather was perfect for running with temperatures in the 50s and 60s on Oct. 11. That’s when Father Michael Bradley, 67, a resident priest at St. Gertrude Parish, 1420 W. Granville Ave., and adjutant judicial vicar in the Metropolitan Tribunal, took to the streets of Edgewater to run a do-it-yourself version of the Chicago Marathon.

COVID-19 restrictions changing way groups hold fundraising events

Schools, parishes and other Catholic organizations that rely on fundraising had to figure out new ways to reach supporters when COVID-19 canceled large in-person social gatherings for the foreseeable future in March.

Pandemic doesn’t halt work with sex-trafficking victims

Many of the interactions that used to take place in person have moved online over the past several years, a trend that has only accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of failing to act on abuse

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop accused of negligence after a documentary claimed he repeatedly transferred a priest accused of sexually abusing children.

Parish evangelization teams don’t let pandemic slow them down

Sometimes sharing the Good News means making sure people are in a place where they can hear it.

All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1: History and traditions

The author of the Letter to the Hebrews wrote, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith” (12:1-2).
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