We've received many requests for a link to the Vatican's questionnaire on church teachings on contraception, same-sex marriage and divorce. So here it is!
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Those who advocate for a church of peace and nonviolence are boycotting this weekend's special collection for the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.
by John L. Allen Jr.
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All Things Catholic: A Synod of Bishops, of all things, has emerged as a sexy news story this week. That's proof of how Pope Francis has captured global interest.
by Joshua J. McElwee
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NCR Today: Belgium's bishops on Friday posted the Vatican's questionnaire for the synod on the family online and are asking Catholics to submit answers by mid-December.
We say: Anyone looking at the published agenda of the meeting of the USCCB would say that an efficient, business-like organization could deal with that in half a day.
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NCR Today: Iran seeks nuke deal; the US bishops and their pastoral agenda; the strength of Pope Francis; and more.
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NCR Today: When the U.S. bishops meet Nov. 11-14 in Baltimore, people expect them to discuss the pastoral priorities facing the church in the United States.
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NCR Today: The archdiocese of Detroit is polling its parishioners, but the effort is unrelated to the Vatican questionnaire for next year's synod on the family.
by Chase Nordengren
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Young Voices: Our obligation to engage serious art isn't precisely to evangelize or to make newcomers more comfortable. The obligation is for us.
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Grace on the Margins: The latest incarnation of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act , which protects LGBT workers from discrimination, is up for a vote today.
