TO COVER ELECTIVE ABORTIONS
C I L O H CAT S E I T I S R UNIVE
FORCED SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
TO COVER ELECTIVE ABORTIONS
California mandates that two Jesuit-run universities must pay for abortion coverage.
> NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 4
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Ex-nuncio stripped of immunity Former Vatican delegate to the Dominican Republic will face charges for child abuse after being laicized in June. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 5
Synod on families to discuss divorced, remarried October meeting will look at the crisis facing modern marriages. > IN FOCUS, PAGE 9
The best Catholic apps Technology to help you grow in faith and stay informed. > FAITH, PAGE 14
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WHAT’S ON THE SUPREME COURT DOCKET? | PAGE 4 CARDINAL GEORGE’S POTENTIAL SUCCESSORS | PAGE 6 FAMILIES DISCOVER JOY IN SERVING OTHERS | PAGE 14
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Synod on the family
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
A Wisconsin couple reflects on the responsibility of participating in the October gathering. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 5
A complete overview of the meeting, including its many challenges. > IN FOCUS, PAGES 9-12
American Catholics must not overlook the many international issues plaguing the family. > EDITORIAL, PAGE 19
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OCTOBER 5, 2014
NEW SHEPHERD APPOINTED FOR CHICAGO Spokane Bishop Blase Cupich will replace Cardinal Francis George, becoming the ninth archbishop of the country’s third-largest archdiocese. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 4
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Bishops’ worries about ‘Obamacare’ confirmed A Government Accountability Office report identifies more than 1,000 health plans eligible for federal subsidies that cover elective abortions as insurance providers are not separating payments. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 5
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Fall Vocations: A day in the life A look at the joyous, hectic, prayerful lives of nuns, a deacon and a parish priest — all who answered the call to serve Christ and his Church. > SPECIAL SECTION, PAGES 9-24
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FORCED SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
TO COVER ELECTIVE ABORTIONS
California mandates that two Jesuit-run universities must pay for abortion coverage.
> NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Ex-nuncio stripped of immunity Former Vatican delegate to the Dominican Republic will face charges for child abuse after being laicized in June. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 5
Synod on families to discuss divorced, remarried October meeting will look at the crisis facing modern marriages. > IN FOCUS, PAGE 9
The best Catholic apps Technology to help you grow in faith and stay informed. > FAITH, PAGE 14
VOLUME 103, NO. 21 • $3.00
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SHUTTERSTOCK, CNS
WHAT’S ON THE SUPREME COURT DOCKET? | PAGE 4 CARDINAL GEORGE’S POTENTIAL SUCCESSORS | PAGE 6 FAMILIES DISCOVER JOY IN SERVING OTHERS | PAGE 14
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Synod on the family
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
A Wisconsin couple reflects on the responsibility of participating in the October gathering. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 5
A complete overview of the meeting, including its many challenges. > IN FOCUS, PAGES 9-12
American Catholics must not overlook the many international issues plaguing the family. > EDITORIAL, PAGE 19
VOLUME 103, NO. 22 • $3.00
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SHUTTERSTOCK
OCTOBER 5, 2014
NEW SHEPHERD APPOINTED FOR CHICAGO Spokane Bishop Blase Cupich will replace Cardinal Francis George, becoming the ninth archbishop of the country’s third-largest archdiocese. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Bishops’ worries about ‘Obamacare’ confirmed A Government Accountability Office report identifies more than 1,000 health plans eligible for federal subsidies that cover elective abortions as insurance providers are not separating payments. > NEWS ANALYSIS, PAGE 5
VOLUME 103, NO. 23 • $3.00
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Fall Vocations: A day in the life A look at the joyous, hectic, prayerful lives of nuns, a deacon and a parish priest — all who answered the call to serve Christ and his Church. > SPECIAL SECTION, PAGES 9-24
KAREN CALLAWAY, COURTESY PHOTO, ANNETTE BAIRD, GERALD MARTINEAU
