News
Hail Mary, our most gracious advocate
Mary is a vital part of Catholic life all year long — especially this year during the diocesan celebration of Mary running from May 14 to mid-December. Each May, however, she truly comes to the […]
Month: April 2017
Nation & World
How the church determines a true Marian apparition
VATICAN CITY—When it comes to Marian apparitions, the Catholic Church takes a prudent approach that focuses more on the message than the miracle. Supernatural phenomena, like the alleged miracle of the sun in Fatima, Portugal, […]
Nation & World
Science and faith a natural fit for sisters joining climate march
When thinking about women religious, science may not be the first idea to spring to mind. After all, faith and science are often portrayed as opposites, allegiance to one suggesting a betrayal of the other. […]
Nation & World
Catholic leaders warn against changes to health care bill
WASHINGTON—U.S. Catholic leaders are warning that proposed changes to the American Health Care Act will harm poor people. “It is deeply disappointing to many Americans that, in modifying the American Health Care Act to again […]
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Friday April 28th
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Nation & World
Practical Christianity: Pope emphasizes living one’s faith
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis’ unique approach to teaching the faithful combines speaking clearly and simply with showing people what steps — even small steps — they can take to make a difference, a Vatican official said. […]
Columnists
Why only four Gospels?
Q: There are only four Gospels in the New Testament, but others were written. Why don’t we have the other gospels in the New Testament? (Hilton Head, SC) A: I’d like to answer your question […]
Nation & World
St. Padre Pio relics to tour U.S. marking 130th anniversary of his birth
NEW YORK—Relics of St. Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest who bore the stigmata of Jesus, will be on public display in several U.S. dioceses and archdioceses in May and again in the fall. The Saint […]
Nation & World
Pope to Egyptians: Let papal visit be sign of friendship, peace
VATICAN CITY—Praying that God would protect Egypt from all evil, Pope Francis told the nation’s people that a world torn apart by indiscriminate violence needs courageous builders of peace, dialogue and justice. “I hope that […]
Columnists
When faith and its practice look promising
We look around our neighborhoods on Sunday mornings and see few signs of church-going. Then we read the reports about all the “nones,” those with no religious preference. The Atlantic reports that nearly a third […]