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Missionary spirit means giving witness, not proselytizing, pope says
Missionary spirit is manifested by preaching love, humanity and faith through one's witness and not through proselytism, Pope Francis said.
Church spreads warmth in Baltimore neighborhood with 1,000-coat giveaway
As he helped distribute 1,000 coats to West Baltimore children Nov. 30, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori reflected on the church's presence in the neighborhood that saw the final arrest of Freddie Gray Jr. and bore the brunt...
African bishops praise caregivers of people with HIV, AIDS
As the Year of Mercy neared, the bishops of Africa and Madagascar held up the work of families and local faith communities in caring for people with AIDS as a strong example of unconditional love.
Movie Review: The Letters
The filmmakers behind "The Letters" (Freestyle), a biography of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, have set themselves a daunting task.
Climate deal must be transformative, papal envoy tells leaders in Paris
Heads of state discussing carbon emission limits must create a global and "transformative" agreement built on justice, solidarity and fairness, a papal representative told the U.N. climate conference in Paris.
Governor helps out at Our Daily Bread, praises its ‘wonderful work’
As Maryland Gov. Lawrence Hogan Jr. plopped chicken, rice and gravy onto plates that would be served to hundreds of people at Our Daily Bread in Baltimore, his wife gently chided him on his technique.
Shooting at Colorado clinic antithesis of pro-life movement, says priest
"We want the conversion of Planned Parenthood, not their destruction," said Father Bill Carmody, the longtime Respect Life director for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. "The pro-life movement has no place for violence."
Pope arrives in violence-torn Central African Republic preaching peace
Despite serious security concerns for Pope Francis and for those who would come to see him, the pope landed in Central African Republic Nov. 29 saying he came as "a pilgrim of peace."
Ugandans give pope exuberant welcome as he urges unity
Witnessing to what is true, good and beautiful — even if that witness is motivated by different faiths — brings people together and strengthens a nation, Pope Francis said.