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August 18, 2016

Farrell headed to Vatican, says importance of marriage, family vocation at core for society's future

Pope Francis greets Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas in Washington in September 2015. Pope Francis has named the Texas bishop to head the Vatican's new office for laity, family and life.

DALLAS – The importance of the vocation of marriage and the family is at the core for the future of not only the Catholic Church, but of society, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas said at a news conference Aug. 17.

Published in Vatican
July 11, 2016

Bishop calls for prayer, peace after Dallas officers slain

A Dallas police officer is comforted July 7 at Baylor University Hospital's emergency room entrance after a shooting attack. Snipers shot and killed five police officers and wounded seven more at a demonstration in Dallas to protest the police killing of black men in Baton Rouge, La., and a suburb of St. Paul, Minn. Two civilians also were injured in Dallas.

DALLAS – Religious and civic leaders called for peace after the July 7 slayings of five Dallas law enforcement officers when a sniper opened fire in downtown Dallas.

Published in International
June 25, 2016

U.S. bishops seek assault weapons ban, say civilians have no need for them

Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, pictured here, and Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas are calling for a ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons.

WASHINGTON – Two U.S. church leaders called for a ban on the sale of military-style assault weapons, saying they have no place in the hands of civilians.

Published in International