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terrorism

Religious leaders, scholars ask Obama to declare ISIS violence a genocide

Washington D.C. — More than 100 religious leaders, scholars, and human rights advocates signed a letter Monday asking President Obama to formally declare the killing and displacement of Middle Eastern religious minorities a "genocide." "We humbly request that your office publicly acknowledge and denounce the Islamic State&

Faith

Pope Francis: Family saves us from loneliness

VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Family rescues us from indifference and loneliness and teaches us the essentials of life, Pope Francis said – adding that as the family of God, the Church has the same role and must evaluate how to live this out. "Like Saint Peter, the Church is

Abortion

This Catholic healthcare group is being sued for refusing to provide abortions

DETROIT (CNA/EWTN News) — Trinity Health Corporations, one of the largest Catholic health care operations in America, is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union over its refusal to provide women with abortion services at their medical facilities. "This case has no merit.

Faith

A warning from Pope Francis: Don’t politicize the synod

VATICAN CITY (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis opened the Synod on the Family with a reminder that it's not a forum whereby leaders come to an agreement, but a journey of openness to the Holy Spirit and "apostolic courage" against worldly temptations that can lead people

marriage

Pope: God’s dream for creation? The union of a man and woman

Vatican City (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis formally opened the synod of bishops Sunday, telling participants that the union between a man and woman is the foundation of God's plan for the family, and a solution to the many forms of loneliness in today's world. "

Immigration

Pope Francis: To welcome a migrant is to welcome God himself

Vatican City (CNA/EWTN News) — In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis recognized the challenges involved with welcoming migrants, but stressed that despite the difficulties they should always be accepted as brothers and sisters. "At the heart of the Gospel of mercy the

Pope Francis

Archbishop Lori: Pope defended religious liberty in word and deed

Washington D.C. (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis' defense of religious freedom at the White House on Wednesday was "hugely significant," said the chair of the U.S. Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty. "He said that we should not be forced to give

marriage

Pope to bishops: Help youth be brave in opting for marriage and family

Philadelphia (CNA/EWTN News) — Pope Francis told bishops Sunday that a widespread consumerism and desire to follow new fads has rendered youth fearful of commitments, and said that as pastors they must encourage youth to be brave in going against the tide. He began his speech, however, with an impromptu