Articles on this issue "children"

Francis Calls on Faithful to Live as 'Children of God'

Thousands Gather in St. Peter's for Weekly General Audience

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves | 1325 hits

Greeting thousands of pilgrims at St. Peter’s Square today, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed at today’s General Audience. As customary, prior to the start of the Wednesday …

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Delaying Marriage

Report on Family and Social Consequences

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 2071 hits

One of the major social changes in recent times is the postponement of marriage. A recent report examined the implications of this development. “Knot Yet: The Benefits and Costs of Delayed …

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Children Writing Lists of Their Sins

And More on Garb

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father Edward McNamara, LC | 2213 hits

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Q: Our pastor has the children in the parish day school …

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Parents Are the Solution, Not the Problem

Father and Mother Really Do Know Best

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) Denise Hunnell, MD | 2425 hits

In days gone by, government policies and state institutions deferred to parents as the ultimate authority on what was best for their children. In recent years, however, parents' concerns are …

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The Little Girls' Revolution

Tragic Death of 8 Year Old Girl Sparks Passing of Child Protection Law in the United Arab Emirates

Rome, (Zenit.org) Valentina Colombo | 1411 hits

"A black cloud bringing rain," this is the meaning of the Arabic name ‘Wadima’. The tragic story of Wadima, a UAE girl of eight years, and his sister Mira, six, may bring a ray of sunshine to …

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Holy See: Children Best Served by Traditional Family

Calls for More Effective Partnership in Helping the Abused

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The Holy See addressed the 17th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council three times this week, advocating for traditional families and affirming that it is possible to have a world wherein …

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Holy See Statement to UN Meeting on Children's Rights

"Our Ultimate Goal ... the Dignity of Every Single Person"

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Here is the address Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See's permanent observer at the U.N. offices in Geneva, delivered Monday to the 17th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council on …

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Children will be invited to contemplate God this week during the 2011 Children's Pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. The two-day pilgrimage, which begins Thursday, has as …

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Pontiff Says Children Bear the Face of God

Brings Gifts to Pediatric Unit at Polyclinic

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Benedict XVI says he wants children suffering illness to feel the closeness and affection of the Pope. He visited Rome's Polyclinic on the vigil of today's feast of the Epiphany, bearing gifts …

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A Christmas Salute to Mom

New Children's CD Reflects a Family's Musical Apostolate

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Comparisons with the von Trapp Family Singers are nothing new to Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka, two of the four members of the band Scythian who played on the main stage at World Youth Day in …

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Cardinal Bertone: Christ Child Needs Love, Warmth

Visits Rome's Pediatric Hospital "Bambino Gesu"

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Christmas should remind us that Christ continues to have need of someone who will protect and defend him, says Benedict XVI's secretary of state. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone said this Tuesday …

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Catholic Publisher Ventures Down New Path

Ignatius Press and Magnificat Co-publish Children's Books

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Ignatius Press, known for publishing classic and modern theology, is venturing down a new path in the publishing world: children's books. A new line of children books, jointly published by …

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Symbol of Peace Found in Child's Milestone Birth

Bethlehem's Holy Family Hospital Delivers 50,000th Baby

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In an area known for its struggle to maintain peace and civility, today on the West Bank there is cause for celebration. Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem has announced the birth of the …

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Church's Smallest Members "Playing" Mass

Wee Believers Toy Line Nourishes Faith, Vocational Awareness

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When the prefect of the Vatican's highest court was a little boy in Wisconsin, probably no one imagined all he would have accomplished by now, 61 years later. And yet, at least Raymond Burke's …

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Vatican-US Partnership Fighting Against AIDS

Sponsors Conference on Saving Children in Africa

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