The challenges faced by what’s left of the Cuban family weigh on those concerned with how it will affect the country and the Church.
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Thou Shalt Not Pray at Canadian City Councils
Canadian cities must put an end to prayers during council meetings, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled.
Vatican, LCWR Reach Agreement on Bylaws
The agreement ended a seven-year process of investigating the group and engaging in dialogue with its officers to ensure greater harmony with Church teaching.
Pope Mourns Beheaded Christians
Pope Francis sent his condolences to Patriarch Mathias of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church for the execution of more than 20 Ethiopian Christians at the hands of Islamic State militants in Libya.
Pope Ready to Visit South America
Pope Francis is expected to arrive July 6 in Ecuador, starting a three-country tour of his home continent, the Associated Press reported from Quito.
Pope’s ‘Genocide’ Remark Angers Turkey
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, Pope Francis said atrocities from the past have to be recognized — not hidden or denied — for true reconciliation and healing to come to the world.
Papal Itinerary in Sarajevo
Pope Francis will make an 11-hour visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 6, taking time to meet with the nation’s leaders and bishops, and also spending time with young people.
Pope Encourages, Cautions Work of Vocation Directors
Despite fewer vocations to consecrated life, those responsible for formation in religious institutes must know how to say no to unsuitable candidates, so as to avoid a “graver crisis of quality” down the road, said Pope Francis.
Christians Called to Patience, Harmony
The presence of the Holy Spirit makes Christian communities places of harmony and sharing where wealth is not accumulated, but put at the service of the needy, Pope Francis said.
Awakening Cuba: Catholics Wonder How New Relations with U.S. Will Affect Life of the Church
There is optimism for the future of the church on Cuba, particularly with the renewal of relations between the island and the U.S..