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Published: October 31, 2018

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Pope meets South Korean leader, says he’s open to trip north

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis, at a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said he is willing to visit North Korea.

Get moving

Shana Mullaney, a personal trainer and taekwondo instructor, shows second graders basic kickboxing moves during one of four “Mindful Minute Clubs” that met for the first time Sept. 20 at St. Joseph Elementary School in Conway. (Photo)

Delegates from United States offer their perspectives at synod on youth

VATICAN CITY -- Young people today are telling Catholic leaders that if they want to persuade the young to follow Christ and pursue a vocation, Church leaders must be models of Gospel behavior, said the head of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

Discussion goes beyond issues relating to young adults

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Synod of Bishops began Oct. 3 at the Vatican and completed its third week of sessions. It will conclude Oct. 28.

Cardinal: Church has room for young saints like St. Nunzio

VATICAN CITY -- All saints are exceptional, but the canonization of 19-year-old St. Nunzio Sulprizio wasn’t, if one considers how many young people officially have been recognized by the Catholic Church, said the cardinal who leads the Vatican office in charge of documenting holy lives.

Migrant agencies urge alternatives to family separation

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A report from two leading faith-based agencies serving immigrants entering the United States from Mexico and Central America called on the federal government to end a policy of separating children from their families and help families comply with immigration law.

Weeks-Nolan win state

Catholic High won its fourth straight 6A state tennis championship Oct. 8-9 at Rebsamen Tennis Center in Little Rock. (Sports briefs)

Chaplain connects priesthood, sports

MILWAUKEE -- Champagne corks popped in the visiting clubhouse Oct. 7 as the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their sweep of the Colorado Rockies, advancing to the National League Championship Series.

Movie spotlights abortion doctor, ‘America’s biggest serial killer’

NEW YORK -- “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” (GVN) is a powerful dramatization of the Philadelphia police investigation and state prosecution that finally ended the infamous, decades-long career of abortionist Kermit Gosnell. (Movie Review)

Re-released film captures St. Romero’s humanity, inner struggle, courage

SAN DIEGO -- Over the years, Ana Alicia has seen her past television and film work rebroadcast, introducing the actress to new generations of fans.

It can take a better half to show your better nature

My beloved and I have been together 34 years and you can’t stay with someone that long without learning a lot about them. For instance, she knows no matter the errand’s intention, I will come home with an armload of magazines and probably a six-pack or two. It’s what I do. (Columns)