Canadian bishops praise those who witness on social media but warn ‘don’t be naive’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Young people use mobile devices in isolation from each other at Willowbrook Mall in Langley, British Columbia. In their pastoral letter on social media, the Canadian bishops suggest fasting from screens once a week and taking a “Technology Sabbath.” / Credit: Paul Schratz Vancouver, Canada, Feb 4, 2024 / 09:00 am (CNA). Catholic institutions and…

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Catholic anti-death penalty group seeks to ‘transform the criminal system’ in defense of life — By: Catholic News Agency

Panelists speak at an Oct. 23, 2023, Catholic-organized anti-death penalty event at Xavier University’s Bellarmine Chapel in Cincinnati. / Credit: Catholic Mobilizing Network CNA Staff, Feb 4, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). An active Catholic anti-death penalty group is engaged in a yearslong mission to spread what its director calls the “fundamental belief” that even…

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In letter to ‘Jewish brothers and sisters’ Pope Francis laments ‘terrible increase’ in attacks against Jews — By: Catholic News Agency

Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See Raphael Schutz meets with Pope Francis on February 2, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, Feb 3, 2024 / 14:11 pm (CNA). In a letter addressed to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel” and released today, Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around…

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