Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin
byBy Donis Tracy Catholic News Service BOSTON — The extra day we get approximately once every four years is a way to adapt the calendar…
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Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Lent is a time for deeper dialogue with God through prayer, for renewed gratitude for God’s…
One year after abuse summit, church reviews progress, additional needs
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Since Pope Francis convened a historic summit at the Vatican one year ago to address…
Jean Vanier had ‘manipulative’ sexual relationships with six women
byBy Philippe Vaillancourt Catholic News Service MONTREAL — Jean Vanier, founder of the ecumenical L’Arche communities that provide group homes and spiritual support for people…
‘Laudato Si’ ‘ at five: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment set the path five years ago and now a new…
Almsgiving: An overshadowed Lenten pillar has something to say
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When it comes to the three pillars of Lent, almsgiving is a little bit like the…
‘We are in human misery,’ Franciscan in northern Syria tells pope
byBy Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service AMMAN, Jordan — Syrian government forces and Russian warplanes are bombing Idlib province, while tens of thousands of…
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected…
Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience
byVATICAN CITY — Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Meekness entails tenaciously…
CANCELED — Catholics @ the Capitol advocacy day set for the Archdiocese of Louisville
byCANCELED — The Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Advocacy Day, a Catholics @ the Capitol event, will be held on March 11 in Frankfort, Ky….