Articles on this issue "Catholics"

For Science With a Conscience

Interview With Author Mariano Artigas

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Science and faith have much to contribute to one another, says Mariano Artigas, who has just updated the sixth edition of his book "Science, Reason and Faith." In this ZENIT interview, …

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In an unprecedented decision that could affect hundreds of Catholic institutions, the California Supreme Court recently ruled that Catholic Charities must include contraceptive coverage in its …

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Papal Message to Pallottine Sisters

"Church Looks to You to Speak of Christ and Show Him"

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Here is the message John Paul II sent to the participants in the general chapter of the Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate, the Pallottines. * * * To Sister Stella Holisz Superior …

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In China, Church Grows Amid Repression

Interview With Father Bernardo Cervellera, Director of AsiaNews

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Although now freed, underground Bishop Wei Jingyi's recent arrest caused concern among the country's Catholics, says the director of AsiaNews agency. In this interview, Father Bernardo …

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The Archdiocese of Nampula has moved to counter attacks against nuns who reported a trafficking network in children and organs. "All the slanderous news spread recently seeks to discredit the …

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A Look at Catholic Higher Education and the Future of Moral Theology (Part 2)

Interview With Monsignor Livio Melina of the Lateran University

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The Church's moral theology must focus on the integral liberation of the human person, not just on norms, in order to respond to the crisis of modernity. So says Monsignor Livio Melina, vice …

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Peace in Sudan Hinges on Human Rights, Says Observer

Notes That Church Is Focusing Efforts on Education

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Peace in Sudan depends not only on sharing the revenues from the country's oil reserves, but also on "respect for human rights and human dignity," says an observer. Christine du Coudray, head …

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Way-of-the-Cross Keeps Kids in Mind

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The Pontifical Mission Society for Missionary Childhood has produced a special Missionary Stations of the Cross, uniting the suffering of children with that of Jesus. Inspired by John Paul …

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A Look at Catholic Higher Education and the Future of Moral Theology (Part 1)

Interview With Monsignor Livio Melina of the Lateran University

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A leading professor and administrator of a pontifical university says that he likes what he sees at some Catholic educational institutions in the United States. Monsignor Livio Melina, vice …

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Terrorism Must Be Understood to Be Fought, Says Vatican Official

Cardinal Martino Calls for a "Courageous Analysis" of Problem

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In the wake of the Madrid terrorist attacks, a Vatican official has called for an understanding of the causes of terrorism in order to combat it effectively. Quoting John Paul II's Message for …

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Church in Scotland Promoting "The Passion"

In Letter Sent to All 472 Parishes

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The Catholic Church in Scotland is launching a nationwide promotion of the film "The Passion of the Christ." The Catholic Media Office will this week send a mailing to Scotland's 472 Catholic …

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Medical Symposium to Focus on "Vegetative State"

Organized by Catholic Federation and Pontifical Academy

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The Holy See and a Catholic medical group have convoked a symposium to affirm that a patient does not lose his dignity or rights when in a so-called vegetative state. This proposal was …

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George Weigel's Tour Guide for Young Catholics

New Book Points Out a Direction for Deepening the Faith

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A myriad of places and people have shaped George Weigel's understanding of the Church, and he hopes to give direction to young Catholics by telling what he's learned along the way. Papal …

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Church Moves Quickly to Aid Victims and Relatives

Madrid Copes in Wake of Terrorist Attacks

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Thursday's terrorist attacks here elicited an unprecedented move by the Archdiocese of Madrid to give spiritual aid to the wounded and the grieving. Cardinal Antonio Rouco Varela, archbishop …

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Pope Calls Condolences to Cardinal of Madrid

"I Am Very Distressed," He Says

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When the archbishop of Madrid was visiting victims of Thursday's terrorist attacks today, his mobile phone rang. John Paul II was on the line, wanting news about the victims and families …

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