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Published: November 1, 2017

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Pope’s challenge: Respect all life

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis’ recent statement that the death penalty is incompatible with the Gospel focused less on a government’s role in protecting its people and more on the need to defend the sacredness and dignity of every human life.

Pope Francis clarifies translation norms

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican is not to “impose” a specific liturgical translation on bishops’ conferences, but rather is called to recognize the bishops’ authority and expertise in determining the best way to faithfully translate Latin texts into their local languages, Pope Francis said in a letter to Cardinal Robert Sarah.

Vocations talk

Sister Maria Catherine Toon, OP, and Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP, both sisters of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, speak to around 15 young women about their vocation at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers. (Photo)

Obituaries

Lorraine Frances Conley, 94, a member of St. Bernard Church in Bella Vista, died Oct. 9. She is survived by ...

Callista Gingrich to be new ambassador to Holy See

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Senate confirmed Callista Gingrich as the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.

Migration head asks to extend protected status

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration said some migrants from Honduras and El Salvador cannot safely return to their home countries in the near future and should have a special immigration permit extended.

Packers fan

Sister Joan Pytlik, DC, of Little Rock, is a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan of legendary proportions and she recently received a gift to match her fervor. (Sports briefs)

Witness can strengthen Catholics, Methodists

VATICAN CITY -- Catholics and Methodists can strengthen each other through a shared witness of faith, especially through acts of love toward the poor and the marginalized, Pope Francis said.

Officials: Not just tolerance; respect different religions

VATICAN CITY -- Peace and harmony will not result from members of different religions simply tolerating each other; respect and appreciation of customs and cultural diversity is required, top Vatican officials said in a message to the world’s Hindus.

Did you know?

Halloween is a time of fun and frights and there are some saints we can look to not only for their example of faith but a spooky past. According to a 2015 article by author Clarissa Aljentera on bustedhalo.com, a ministry of the Paulist Fathers, Sts. Lucian and Marcian spent their early lives dabbling in magic. Legend says their spells, however, were ... (Seeds of Faith)

Petitions reveal just how much we have in common

“Please help me find a job.” White and blue satin ribbons rest in a slipshod stack on a small table at the head of the church. A sign beckons the faithful to come forward. (Columns)

Should Pope Francis speak or be quiet?

Pope Francis is the leader of the Catholic Church, but he is also a global figure who weighs in on issues of international importance. He can influence government leaders to turn toward peace and heal broken agreements. (Editorial)