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Published: October 19, 2016

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Catholics and Anglicans discuss outward signs of unity

VATICAN CITY -- If Christians are called to live their faith concretely, then they cannot leave out concrete signs of the unity to which Jesus calls them.

All of God’s creatures

The annual pet blessing for the feast of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 4 is not just for dogs and cats. (Photo)

Cardinal-designate Tobin defended Church aid to refugees

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) -- Last December, Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis made national news by defending the decision of his archdiocese to resettle a Syrian refugee family through the archdiocese’s Catholic Charities agency — a decision that went against Indiana Gov. Mike Pence’s ban on resettling Syrian refugees in the state.

Portuguese bishops applaud U.N. leadership nomination

SAO PAULO -- The Portuguese Bishops Conference praised former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres for his “deep sense of humanity and faith” after he was nominated as United Nations secretary-general.

Effort to end civil war wins Nobel prize for president of Colombia

OSLO, Norway (CNS) -- Even though the people of Colombia rejected the terms of a peace accord ending more than 50 years of civil war, the Nobel committee chose Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos as winner of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize.

As his film debuts, Wahlberg praises priesthood in video

WASHINGTON -- Typically, the Facebook page for the Diocese of Providence Office of Vocations in Rhode Island gets anywhere from 3 to 40 likes on their posts — most which celebrate seminarians, priests and their ministry.

Follow pope’s advice to pray, study and vote your conscience

We’ve already heard the pundits say there is no longer a “Catholic vote.” Should there be? Voting has gotten more complicated recently since we learn from our Catholic leaders that we should no longer rely just on voting on a single issue. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

What is the best part of your family?

“The best thing about my family is that they are fun, joyful and silly. My dad is the silly part and I am the fun and joyful part. Another good thing about my family is ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

How to write a homily in six long, challenging steps

“(Jesus) said to them, ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.’” (Mark 16:15) Preaching. One of the most difficult and vulnerable things I have ever done. (Columns)

Why should we care about Aleppo?

What is Aleppo? Where is Aleppo? Why should we care about Aleppo? If our national politicians don’t know the answers, then how would the average citizens know? (Editorial)