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Published: October 26, 2016

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Priest’s story moves pope to tears

VATICAN CITY -- The story of how an Albanian priest endured decades of imprisonment, torture and forced labor during his country’s communist crackdown against the Church brought Pope Francis to tears.

French pilgrimage

Father Greg Hart of Tontitown was the spiritual leader on a pilgrimage to France in September. (Photo)

Pope says Christians who reject all refugees are ‘hypocrites’

VATICAN CITY -- Meeting a pilgrimage of Catholics and Lutherans from Germany, Pope Francis said he does not like “the contradiction of those who want to defend Christianity in the West, and, on the other hand, are against refugees and other religions.”

Nike ‘Unlimited Youth’ TV spot features religious who is 86

SPOKANE, Wash. (CNS) -- With every Olympics, summer or winter, the 24/7 coverage usually includes stories about the oldest athlete in history to compete in this sport or that sport — and “oldest” usually means 31, 35 or perhaps early 40s.

Finance expert answers critical questions about planning retirement

Q. My mom is 95 years old, and she’s in amazing health. Financially speaking, she has about $150,000 in Certificates of Deposit, money market accounts and savings bonds. Is there a better place she can invest her money?

Immigration reporter focuses on Memphis teen in ‘Book of Isaias’

WASHINGTON -- Nobody’s story is cut and dried, as longtime immigration reporter Daniel Connolly learned when doing reporting for his book, “The Book of Isaias.”

What is your favorite religious possession?

“My favorite religious possessions are my Bible and a cross that has a Bible verse in it. I like my Bible because it helps me understand more about Jesus and ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

Spontaneous tears when in the presence of holy woman

I never met St. Teresa of Calcutta. I did, however, once come very close to her. I was living in San Francisco, and the Missionaries of Charity were holding a profession ceremony at a local parish. I was there — walking through the parking lot toward the church — talking to friends, laughing, chatting. I happened to glance over to my left and there, about 15 feet from me, was Mother Teresa herself. (Columns)

For public monuments, it will be all or nothing

Christians need to educate themselves and start praying as the Satanic Temple is gaining more exposure across the United States, including Arkansas. (Editorial)