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Published: September 26, 2018

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Pope tells 144 new bishops, ‘Church is not ours’ but God’s

VATICAN CITY -- The best way to help the Catholic Church, Pope Francis told new bishops, is not by pointing fingers and creating scapegoats, but by working together doing God’s will.

U.S. bishops report on deep, ‘fruitful exchange’ with pope

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The past two weeks have yielded many conversations and action plans from the Vatican and U.S. dioceses on the recent sexual abuse crisis. Here is a summary of the top stories.

Strive for peace in our own lives on International Day of Peace, always

Sept. 21 is the International Day of Peace, which was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. It is a day for “strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples,” according to U.N. resolution 36/37, hoping one day for cease-fire and non-violence worldwide. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)

What is your favorite Bible story?

“Jonah and the whale is one of my favorite Bible stories because it shows that you can’t hide from God no matter how hard you try. It also shows how God can ...” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)

What does faith require for end of life care?

Q. Could you clarify the Church’s position on refusal of food and hydration when making out health care directives and living wills? Also, is it true that once a feeding tube has been inserted, it cannot be removed before death? (Question Corner, Seeds of Faith)

An open letter to a disgusted Catholic: Stay for Christ and his sacraments

I wasn’t sure what name you are going by these days. “Angry,” “Disgusted,” “Demoralized,” “Fed Up,” “Devastated.” I figured it was one of those. Maybe all of them. (Columns)

Christian push needed for more refugees

One of social issues affecting our world that unites many Christians is opposition to the decision by our federal government to drastically reduce the number of refugees allowed into the United States each year. (Editorial)

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