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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis called on people to replace their thirst for power with the joy of quiet and humble service, as he proclaimed four new saints, including the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux.
VATICAN CITY -- Marking the 50th anniversary of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis outlined his vision for a Church that is “synodal” at every level, with everyone listening to one another, learning from one another and taking responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel.
Daniel “Danny” Franklin Carroll, 91, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Little Italy, died Oct. 8. He is survived by ...
PHILADELPHIA -- For weeks, Catholics had been streaming to the “Knotted Grotto,” a dome-shaped lattice-work frame outside the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, tying white strips of paper offering prayers for healing of sick friends and relatives, world peace, protection of the environment, the elimination of poverty and more.
JERUSALEM -- It has been painful to watch as violence has taken over Jerusalem once again, especially along the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus suffered in order to dissuade the use of violence, said Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali, Latin Patriarchate chancellor.
All-staters named: Five golfers from Catholic high schools are among the 2015 all-state honorees, named by the Arkansas Activities Association. They include ...
“Every year the number of practicing Catholics around the world drops, and one of the things that I pray for is to stop this trend. The teenage years are the most common time for people to leave the Church. … That is one of the reasons I became a ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Countless people tried to touch Pope Francis during his recent visit to the United States. Many succeeded. But one inmate at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia made contact in a firm handshake that was caught in a photograph that made page 1 of The New York Times on the Monday morning when the pope returned to Rome. (Columns)
More conversations about the harmful effects of pornography and pornography addiction are being had in churches and families. With the fact that most homes have a computer or smart device, it is hard to escape it. Gone are the days of having to leave the home to search it out. (Editorial)
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