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Catholics urged to fast, pray for peace; group plans novena for nation

August 24, 2016 Caroline

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Bishop Peter A. Libasci of Manchester is urging Catholics to pray and fast for peace in response to the ongoing violence in the U.S. and around the world. “The current civil unrest in our […]

Nation & World

High school sends message: students must solve own problems

August 23, 2016 Caroline

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—As the first week of school began at Catholic High School in Little Rock, a sign placed on the school office door is being discussed by national radio hosts, the media and parents. […]

Nation & World

Pope names six women, six men to panel to study women deacons

August 20, 2016 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis has ap­pointed six men and six women to a commission to study the issue of women deacons, particularly their ministry in the early church. In addition to the 12 members named Aug. […]

Nation & World

Pope names Dallas bishop head of new office for laity, family, life

August 18, 2016 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis has named Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas to head the Vatican’s new office for laity, family and life. The Dublin-born bishop will celebrate his 69th birthday Sept. 2, the day after […]

Nation & World

U.S. embassy to launch online exhibit on Mother Teresa

August 18, 2016 Caroline

ROME—In late August the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See will launch an online exhibit documenting the deep ties Blessed Teresa of Kolkata had with the United States. “She had an impact on Americans — […]

Nation & World

Faith, Hope and Charity keep grounds of church cemetery tidy

August 13, 2016 Caroline

NEW YORK—They’re baaaaaaaaaa-ck! For the third straight year, a historic New York City church has imported three sheep from an upstate New York farm to serve as organic lawn mowers in its two-century-old cemetery. The […]

Nation & World

Faith, family lighten load for triathlete who travels with a lot of gear

August 12, 2016 Caroline

BALTIMORE—World-class triathlete Katie Hursey Zaferes travels with a custom bicycle and enough workout gear to outfit an entire aerobics class. How does she lighten her load? With liberal doses of faith and family. When Zaferes, […]

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Pope Francis pays “Mercy Friday” visit to rescued women

August 12, 2016 Caroline

VATICAN CITY—Continuing his Year of Mercy practice of going one Friday a month to visit people facing special struggles, Pope Francis paid a surprise visit to a community helping 20 young women get their lives […]

Faith

The Assumption of Mary recalls being lifted into presence of God

August 12, 2016 Caroline

On Aug. 15 Catholics and many other Christians will cel­ebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the mother of Jesus […]

Nation & World

U.N. Refugee Olympic team: ‘The victory scream of all refugees’

August 11, 2016 Caroline

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil—Glued to the improvised screen set up on the patio of the Caritas house, the refugees yelled and they cried. But most of all, they cheered. They cheered for their two Congolese […]

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