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Deacons are the medics in Pope Francis’ ‘field hospital’
So how do we understand our participation in the kingly office of Christ?
Partnership enables expansion of abortion alternative outreach
We believe that by providing physical help and hospitality, we can inspire hope for the future of parents and their babies.
Heaven help us to help them
It was only later that the reality of the situation struck me.
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
"Rushing" to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the participation of...
Pope defends decision to give women, laymen voting rights at synod
Pope Francis opened the second session of the Synod of Bishops defending his decision to give women and laymen votes at the assembly, saying it reflects the Second Vatican Council's teaching that a bishop exercises his ministry...
Expulsion of members of scandal-plagued Catholic group by the Vatican shocks Peru
The Vatican's decision to expel 10 important members from the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a scandal-plagued society of apostolic life founded in Peru in 1971, was received with surprise — and at times shock — by many in Peru.
Excessive force, even after an attack, is immoral, pope says
Using disproportionate force after being attacked is immoral, Pope Francis said.
As Hurricane Helene makes landfall, Florida’s Catholics brace for ‘monster of a storm,’ prepare to serve devastated areas
As Florida prepared for the massive Hurricane Helene to make landfall along the state's Gulf Coast the evening of Sept. 26, Bishop William A. Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee livestreamed his personal reflection and prayer.
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