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Published: September 21, 2016

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Pope proposes care for creation as new work of mercy

VATICAN CITY -- Calling for concrete actions that benefit human life and the environment, Pope Francis proposed adding the care and protection of creation to the traditional list of corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

Papal commission steps up work to educate Church on abuse

VATICAN CITY -- Members of the pope’s commission for child protection, including an abuse survivor, have been speaking with new bishops and major Vatican offices as part of a mandate to develop and educate the Church about best practices.

For 50 years, ‘Star Trek’ a model for peace

VATICAN CITY -- Honoring the 50th anniversary “Star Trek,” the Vatican newspaper said the overwhelmingly popular series gave the world a model of peace, tolerance and cooperation at a time of global tensions.

Athletic Trainers Club keeps Mount St. Mary Belles in top form

It’s early in the day, well before first period, but the Belles of Mount St. Mary Academy are already hard at it.

Benedictines possess ‘unique gift’ and ‘special responsibility’

VATICAN CITY -- The world’s Benedictines offer precious gifts by providing quality education, quiet refuge in a hectic world and loving hospitality to anyone in need, Pope Francis said.

Retired pope says Pope Francis better at governance

VATICAN CITY -- While retired Pope Benedict XVI said organization and governance are not his strong suits, he also said, “I am unable to see myself as a failure.”

What does the Church consider usury? Is it a sin?

Q. I have always heard that usury is a sin, but I’m not sure exactly what usury is. Is it any interest on a loan or just an excessively high interest rate (more than just to cover the cost of handling the loan)? (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)

How to make sure you are scammed never again

The time I spend to write this column was supposed to have been spent with a friend whom I have not seen in years. But she had to cancel her visit because a computer hacker took over her invaluable laptop, so she will spend this weekend getting it fixed, instead. (Columns)