osv.comAugust 7, 2014
 
Pope Francis heads to Asia: What to watch for
In just a few days, Pope Francis will be South Korea-bound for a trip that will celebrate youth, honor martyrs and shine a light on the Church in Asia.
  
  
Crisis: Religious persecution
Approximately 75 percent of people worldwide live in an environment where freedoms are not protected, a new report says.
  
  
Are you an intentional disciple?
In five steps, learn how to strengthen your commitment to the Faith.
  
  
Anglican women bishops
A new decision allowing women bishops in the Church of England has presented a "further obstacle" to Anglican-Catholic unity, but "practical cooperation" remains the goal between the two groups.
  
  
Mary leads the way
As Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend prepare to consecrate their lives through Mary Aug. 15, they are discovering joy.
  
  
Inner-city trouble
A new book by Notre Dame professors illustrates how important parish schools are to their neighborhoods and communities.
  
  
 Editorial: Ceasing fire
Nothing will change in the conflict between Israel and Gaza until the leaders embrace the courage to encounter one another as neighbors, rather than adversaries.
  
  
"Caring for the downtrodden, the outcast, the stranger among us, is part of our call as Catholics."
-- Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, in an Aug. 3 blog post.
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