As a child, Sarah Novak often played with the colorful fabric scraps of her grandma's latest sewing project.
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FOCUS missionaries sent forth to new careers, religious life
When Drew Hines started his new job at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln June 2, he wasn't nervous.
Jesus restores life through compassion, not magic, pope says
Even in the midst of suffering and death, Christians can become witnesses of the resurrection and the power of God's compassion, Pope Francis said as he proclaimed two new saints.
Parents are kids’ ‘best bet’ to buffer outside world, U.N. conference hears
The future of humanity depends on parents' commitment to protect and nurture their children, instill values and help children mature as human beings, speakers told a United Nations event to mark the fourth annual Global Day of...
With ‘Brexit’ vote looming, Scottish independence remains live issue
In a 2014 referendum, Scots narrowly voted not to press ahead with national independence, inducing sighs of relief from the rest of the United Kingdom.
Faith leaders push for major reforms in solitary confinement practices
The "SHU" is not much larger than a good-size bathroom.
Pope: Good priests don’t own gloves, they get their hands dirty
Like the Good Shepherd, good priests do not privatize their time and demand to be left alone, but rather are always willing to risk everything in search of the lost sheep, Pope Francis said at the closing Mass of the Jubilee for...
Pope calls for gathering to find ways to end, prevent drug abuse
Pope Francis has requested a special study session at the Vatican to look at how to solve the growing problem of drug abuse, especially narcotics.
Dream a little dream . . . for you
This summer, don’t be a settler. Have the courage to dream of becoming a healthier, happier and holier person.
Jesus raises widow’s status along with her dead son
“How to meet and date a wealthy widow.” That’s the heading that appeared when I Googled “wealthy widows” in my search on the Internet.