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Signs Of the Times
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Visiting with Syrian refugees near the Macedonian border on Oct. 19, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, president of Caritas Internationalis, wondered why European powers could not make the continuing exodus “easier” on people who “already have escaped horrible, ho
Signs Of the Times
Kevin Clarke
‘It’s a moment of sanity.” That’s how Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami characterized a confluence of mid-October events promoting criminal justice reform in the United States.On Oct. 21 a new campaign urging reduced incarceration was launched by a surprising source, the grou
Signs Of the Times
David Stewart
The voting public’s perception of Europe remains unenthusiastic at best.
SYNODAL BLESSING. Pope Francis begins an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Oct. 17. The pope outlined his vision for a “listening church.”
Signs Of the Times
Gerard O’Connell
In his address to the synod on Oct. 17, Pope Francis emphasized the need to give new life to structures of synodality in the local churches worldwide. He confirmed his intention to promote greater “decentralization” in the church and to bring about “a conversion of the papacy.&rdqu
Women rally in support of Planned Parenthood on "National Pink Out Day" on the steps of City Hall in Los Angeles Sept. 29. A House measure would give states the authority to defund Planned Parenthood. (CNS photo/Mario Anzuoni, Reuters)
Signs Of the Times
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The president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America said on Oct. 13 that the organization’s clinics will no longer accept reimbursement for fetal tissue procured in abortions and provided to researchers. Cecile Richards said the decision was made “to completely debunk” a
Vatican’s new shelter
Signs Of the Times
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Pope Francis joined Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner and Adolfo Nicolas, S.J., superior general of the Society of Jesus, in a visit to a new homeless shelter for men in Rome on Oct. 15. • In 2014, a recent high of 1,400 cases of blasphemy were registered in Pakistan, while its cou