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Paratroopers of NATO armies take part in an exercise in Bezmer, Bulgaria, July 18 with the aim of "supporting security and stability" in the region. A new U.N. plan of action says religious leaders, along with governments, have a role in preventing incitement that leads to atrocities.(CNS photo/Stoyan Nenov, Reuters)

Auza: Religion’s role in development is to keep human dignity at center

Posted by - July 29, 2017
UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals agreed upon in 2015 are “not ends in themselves,” but a means to bring about “the true good” of the peoples…
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People illustrate the importance of affordable health care in New York City July 13. Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, called on the Senate July 21 to fix problems with the Affordable Care Act in a more narrow way, rather than repeal it without an adequate replacement. (CNS photo/Andrew Gombert, EPA)

Health bill must protect poor, unborn and conscience rights, bishop says

Posted by - July 29, 2017
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. senators must reject any bill that would replace the Affordable Care Act unless such a measure “protects poor and vulnerable people, including immigrants, safeguards the unborn and supports…
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World Youth Day Unite participants march near Washington's Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception July 22. More than 1,300 young adults from across the country gathered in the nation's capital for the event designed to bring young people together to celebrate their faith in years when there is no global World Youth Day. (CNS photo/courtesy Daphne Stubbolo, Archdiocese of Washington)

At WYD Unite event, young adults urged to recognize, share God’s love

Posted by - July 29, 2017
WASHINGTON (CNS) — More than 1,300 young adults from across the country gathered at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 22 for World Youth Day Unite,…
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A Chinese couple kisses on a street in Beijing July 11, during their pre-wedding photo shoot. Four theologians are studying Vatican archival material with a view of telling the whole story of how and why Blessed Paul VI wrote his encyclical "Humanae Vitae" on married love. (CNS photo/Roman Pilipey, EPA)

Theologians in Italy studying development of ‘Humanae Vitae’

Posted by - July 29, 2017
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Four theologians specializing in marriage and family life are studying Vatican archival material with a view of telling the whole story of how and why Blessed…
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Canoe pilgrims -- Jesuit and indigenous -- are seen in Canada in mid-July. The group is paddling 540 miles, following a route used by 17th-century missionaries, in an effort to promote reconciliation. (CNS photo/courtesy Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage)

Canada’s Jesuits, indigenous hope canoe trip can foster reconciliation

Posted by - July 29, 2017
TORONTO (CNS) — The path to reconciliation between Canada and its First Nations’ people will ultimately be a long journey, but the road to healing a schism developed over 400…
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Supporters wait for the arrival of South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Berlin July 5. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea welcomed Moon's peace initiative with North Korea, saying it matches the church's views on how peace can be achieved in the region. (CNS photo/Felipe Tureba, EPA)

Korean bishops’ head backs South Korean leader’s peace goal with North

Posted by - July 23, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) — The president of the Korean bishops’ conference has welcomed President Moon Jae-in’s peace initiative, saying it matches the church’s views on how peace can be…
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