Why Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a Catholic journey
by(OSV News) — Because J.R.R. Tolkien was a serious Catholic, one might assume that religion would be evident in his literary masterpiece. Yet, there…
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Pope advances sainthood causes,
including martyred Polish nuns
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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of 10 nuns who were brutally murdered by Soviet…
National Eucharistic Revival aims
to ‘to light fire’ among the faithful
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By Maria Wiering Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — Catholics can expect added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels of the church…
Doctrine is renewed with roots firmly planted in magisterium, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christian doctrine is not modified to keep up with passing times nor is it rigidly…
Church must recognize the gifts of older Catholics, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Old age “is not a disease, it’s a privilege,” and Catholic dioceses and parishes miss…
Baltimore museum showcases medieval missal used by St. Francis of Assisi
byBy George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — More than eight centuries ago, St. Francis of Assisi and two companions randomly opened…
Not by numbers: Women religious finding new ways to minister, collaborate
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Loreto Sister Patricia Murray has a perfect view of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica…
Catholic agencies disappointed by court’s order limiting immigrant aid
byBy Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, known as CLINIC, expressed disappointment with the…
The Gospel is spread by joyful, not bitter Christians, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Bitter or boring evangelizers will not help the Gospel or the Catholic Church, Pope Francis…
Build relationships to achieve true social change, panel tells assembly
byBy Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The girl, no older than 12, was frantic, crying uncontrollably in the middle of the street,…