By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com One of the most fundamental truths of the Catholic faith is that every human life has value and dignity. From the moment of conception until natural death, each person is created in the image and likeness of God and is loved by him. This belief forms the foundation of the […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Church upholds dignity of human life
Question corner Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics. Starting with this latter aspect, it’s good […]
Pope was steadfast in defending every life as sacred
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In his efforts to promote a holistic defense of human life, Pope Francis frequently denounced a “throwaway culture” where anyone not considered “useful” was seen as disposable — including the unborn and the aged. But in connecting the sacredness of the life of the unborn and […]