Three years ago Pope Francis described retired Pope Benedict XVI as being like a wise grandfather, although there is less than 10 years' difference in their ages; today, Pope Francis tends to include himself in the category of...
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Bishops of Rwanda ask forgiveness for Catholics’ role in 1994 genocide
The Catholic bishops of Rwanda asked forgiveness for Catholics' role in the 1994 genocide in which more than 800,000 people — mostly ethnic Tutsis — were killed.
Cardinal Dolan urges stronger effort to stop physician-assisted suicide
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities has called for increased efforts and "renewed vigor" to stop legalized physician-assisted suicide after the practice was approved by voters in Colorado and the...
Pope extends special Year of Mercy provisions on confession
Acknowledging and sharing God's mercy is a permanent part of the Christian life, so initiatives undertaken during the special Year of Mercy must continue, Pope Francis said.
Movie Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fans of British novelist P.G. Wodehouse have a special place in their hearts for one of his most memorable comic creations, a shy and eccentric newt fancier with the immortal name Augustus Fink-Nottle.
Christian persecution called ‘purposeful’ destruction of a culture, faith
Declaring that the persecution of Catholics and other Christians in Iraq and the Middle East is genocide must be followed by action, said Bishop Francis Y. Kalabat of the Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle, based the northern...
Pope: Fragile egos, power grabbers, sad sacks are cancer in church
The church is not a prop for one's ego, a soapbox for ideas or a suit of armor protecting a sad life, Pope Francis said.
iCARE offers Mass, community for special-needs Catholics and their families
Mass together as a family was an impossible dream.
Volunteer experience moves new special-needs consultant into his vocation
Tom Racunas has never had a bad day in the six- plus years he’s worked in special-needs ministry.
Bishop Miege Football
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