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WASHINGTON -- New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said the Scripture passage he chose to read at the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president — Wisdom chapter 9 in which King Solomon prays for wisdom to lead Israel according to God’s will — was an easy one to make.
VATICAN CITY -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas thanked Pope Francis for his support of the country’s new embassy to the Holy See.
Father Mathew Malapati, pastor of St. James Church in Searcy and St. Richard in Bald Knob, presents a check Jan. 15 to Dr. Landry Kamdem Kamdem, associate professor of the pharmaceutical sciences at Harding University, for his foundation, Christian Research Hospital. His goal is to ... (Photo)
WASHINGTON -- Catholic panelists gathered to discuss “Faithful Priorities in a Time of Trump” said it is difficult to get over some of the words the president-elect said during the campaign — and even before he was a candidate. But as his presidency nears, many of them said it’s important to find ways to work with him for the common good.
VATICAN CITY -- Under certain circumstances and after long prayer and a profound examination of conscience, some divorced and civilly remarried Catholics may return to the sacraments, said the bishops of Malta.
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Portugal in May to mark the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions of Fatima.
VATICAN CITY -- While the controversial opening of a McDonald’s near the Vatican may not have all local residents singing, “I’m lovin’ it,” the popular fast food chain is trying to do its part in the neighborhood by helping the poor and the hungry.
The inauguration of President Donald Trump continues to highlight the contention that exists in our society over political differences. The political campaign that brought us to this point was marked from the very beginning with drawing lines in the sand and closing off any who see things differently. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
“When I am about to feed my dogs, I pour their food in their bowls and pray with them that all the dogs out there with no homes or food that they find a home or something to eat, and then I tell my dogs to eat. When my sister and I are about to ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
At 12 years old, I first encountered the reality of animal abuse and hope that can emerge despite it when God’s love is given -- all wrapped up in a mutt named Sammi. (Columns)
We need to listen to and share more messages of forgiveness until it seeps more into our consciousness. (Editorial)
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