Arabian Peninsula has ancient Christian heritage
By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service JUBAIL, Saudi Arabia (CNS) — As Pope Francis embarks on the first-ever papal visit to the Arabian…
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Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World…
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As World Youth Day closes, pope prompts volunteers to keep serving
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service PANAMA CITY (CNS) — Just before leaving the physical and human warmth of Panama Jan. 27, Pope Francis…
Read MoreLord’s Prayer is reaching out for father’s embrace, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — To pray well, people need to have the heart of a child — a child…
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Christians must live the beatitudes, not just preach them, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With songs, poetry and dance— including hip-hop— young people shared with Pope Francis and members…
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Young Catholics discuss way forward for church in light of abuse crisis
By Kelly Sankowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ pontificate has been one of reform, but his response to the current abuse crisis…
Read MoreSilence is Christ’s response to lies, divisiveness, pope says at Mass
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY —(CNS) — Jesus himself showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is…
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Decade at the helm marked by ‘adventure’
By Marnie McAllister, Record Editor When the late Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly introduced his successor during a press conference on June 14, 2007, he pointed…
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Pope’s schedule for Holy Week and Easter
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week and Easter: — March 5-10: Lenten retreat…
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Bellarmine to host forum on the pope’s challenge to the American church
Bellarmine University will host “The Francis Effect: A Radical Pope’s Challenge to the American Catholic Church,” a program hosted by John Gehring, author of…
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