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Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like 'waste'
On: 9/28/2021, Vatican City , In: World
Vatican City, Sep 27, 2021 / 09:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis decried abortion and euthanasia in a speech Monday in which he said that today's "throwaway culture" leads to the killing of children and discarding of the elderly. "There is the discarding ...

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Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like 'waste'
On: 9/28/2021, Vatican City , In: World
Vatican City, Sep 27, 2021 / 09:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis decried abortion and euthanasia in a speech Monday in which he said that today's "throwaway culture" leads to the killing of children and discarding of the elderly. "There is the discarding ...

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St. Joseph, protector of Holy Family, is model for 2021 Respect Life Month
On: 9/27/2021, , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As part of the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis, the U.S. Catholic Church's annual Respect Life Month celebration in October "highlights the example of that great saint" as protector of life, said the chairman of the U.S. ...

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Cardinal Burke says recovery from COVID-19 will take several more weeks
On: 9/27/2021, , In: Nation
LA CROSSE, Wis. (CNS) -- Cardinal Raymond L. Burke said he is continuing steady progress in his recovery from COVID-19, but explained that it is slow going in a letter to supporters and friends. In a letter dated Sept. 25, the 73-year-old cardinal thanked ...

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At bicentennial, pope urges Mexicans to focus on present, future
On: 9/27/2021, David Agren, Catholic News Service , In: World
Pope Francis called on Mexicans to focus on the present and look to the future rather than dwelling on the past as the country celebrates the bicentennial of its independence. In a letter to Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey, president of ...

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House Oks abortion bill called 'far outside the American mainstream'
On: 9/24/2021, Julie Asher, Catholic News Service , In: Nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a 218-211 vote Sept. 24, the U.S. House passed what opponents consider one of the most extreme abortion bills ever seen in the nation -- the Women's Health Protection Act. "This bill is far outside the American mainstream and ...

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Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like 'waste'

Vatican City, Sep 27, 2021 / 09:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis decried abortion and euthanasia in a speech Monday in which he said that today's "throwaway culture" leads to the killing of children and discarding of the elderly.

Pope says Vatican II shaped his theology, including in social teaching

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said the Second Vatican Council so shaped his theological and pastoral vision that perhaps he has not been as explicit as he should have been in highlighting those ties, especially when it comes to his contributions to Catholic social teaching.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As part of the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis, the U.S. Catholic Church's annual Respect Life Month celebration in October "highlights the example of that great saint" as protector of life, said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee.

LA CROSSE, Wis. (CNS) -- Cardinal Raymond L. Burke said he is continuing steady progress in his recovery from COVID-19, but explained that it is slow going in a letter to supporters and friends. In a letter dated Sept. 25, the 73-year-old cardinal thanked people "with all my heart, for your faithful and generous prayers for the recovery of my health."

Pope Francis called on Mexicans to focus on the present and look to the future rather than dwelling on the past as the country celebrates the bicentennial of its independence. In a letter to Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey, president of the Mexican bishops' conference, the pope said: "The anniversary you are celebrating invites not only looking to the past to strengthen your roots, but to also continue living in the present and building a future with hope and joy, reaffirming the values that have been constructed and identify you as people ... such as independence, unity and religion."