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Published: May 9, 2018

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Dismissal of Catholic chaplain of House sparks outrage

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The apparent forced resignation of the chaplain who tends to the spiritual needs of the U.S. House of Representatives and is Catholic has drawn fire against the Speaker of the House, who also is Catholic.

Two priests, 17 parishioners killed during Nigerian Mass

LAGOS, Nigeria -- Nigerian religious leaders condemned the killing of about 19 people during a morning Mass in Benue state.

Heart of Dublin’s patron saint found after theft six years ago

DUBLIN -- The preserved heart of Dublin’s patron saint has been recovered by police, nearly six years after it was stolen from a church in the city.

Be fruitful and multiply in pope’s orchard

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican Gardens has branched out and added a small orchard to its hillsides, becoming a safe haven for a number of endangered native Italian fruit and nut tree species.

Prepare before Mass so your heart is open to really hear the homily

If I went to a different Mass on Sunday than my parents did, this question usually waited for me when I got home: “What did Father say in the sermon?” (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

Who is like Jesus’ mother Mary in your life?

“A person that is like Mary in my life is my mom. My mom has never left my side. When I’m sick, injured or struggling with something my mom stays by ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

Listening, telling our stories and what we know for sure

When Oprah Winfrey was first asked the question, the talk-show queen was left tongue-tied. (Columns)

Scientists don’t need to use human embryos

“60 Minutes” highlighted the amazing advancement in gene editing on its April 29 program. The story was overwhelmingly positive about what CRISPR could do to cure and prevent 7,000 diseases in humans as well as animals and plants. (Editorial)

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