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Published: October 25, 2017

Here are some of the stories you missed if you didn't read Arkansas Catholic's Oct. 21 issue. Some of the stories and columns in Arkansas Catholic appear only in the print and complete digital editions. To read what you're missing, subscribe today.

Pope: Death penalty is ‘contrary to the Gospel’

VATICAN CITY -- The death penalty, no matter how it is carried out, “is, in itself, contrary to the Gospel,” Pope Francis said.

On silver anniversary, Catechism shines in the 21st century

VATICAN CITY -- As the Church marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, promoting it as a means of teaching the truth about faith remains a challenge and a priority.

Co-ed scouting gets OK from Church’s oversight group

IRVING, Texas (CNS) -- The leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, which has its headquarters in the Dallas suburb of Irving, said they “accept and work with the new membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America” to admit girls.

Catholics seek diplomacy to reduce conflict with North Korea, Iran

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- More than 750 Catholics called on President Donald Trump and Congress to seek diplomatic solutions to defuse rising tensions between the United States and North Korea and to assure that the U.S. remains a party to the Iran nuclear deal.

Recovery after California wildfires will take a long time

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (CNS) -- The Diocese of Santa Rosa “has been hit hard” and “is in an ongoing state of uncertainty” because of Northern California wildfires that began the night of Oct. 8, said Bishop Robert F. Vasa.

John the Baptist and the NFL: by their fruits you will know them

The National Football League (NFL) has been in the news a lot lately, not for football, but for the flag controversy. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

How do you better our planet and why?

“One thing to better our planet that I do is picking up trash after myself and others when they don’t. I recycle at school, at ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

We need a ‘Catholic Navy’ to seek out and serve the suffering

Since my last letter, I have been on the move. When my summer assignment at St. Joseph’s in Conway ended in August, I began to look toward my final year of seminary formation. I was eager to complete the year well so that I could return to Arkansas and get to work in the Lord’s favorite part of his vineyard. (Columns)

Execution contrary to constitution, Church

Under the constitution, executing a man with severe mental illness is illegal so why is the state of Arkansas moving forward with killing Jack Greene? (Editorial)