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Canadian couple works to improve marriages, which need ‘regular tuneups’
Phil and Mary Wrubleski examining marriage mentoring, in which a younger couple is invited to meet monthly with a more-established couple in the parish who is trained to engage in helpful conversations about marriage, life and children.
Pope to priests: Never separate truth, joy, mercy from the Gospel
Presiding over the first of two Holy Thursday liturgies, Pope Francis blessed the oils that will be used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, ordination and the anointing of the sick.
Nigerian bishop says Boko Haram needs fought in spiritual realm, too
"The battle against Boko Haram should not be limited to the physical realm, but it needs to be fought in the spiritual realm for it is a demonic attack," Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri told reporters.
In Syria, Franciscan superior sees devastation, but also signs of hope
Fifteen Franciscan friars continue to live and work in Syria; two of the friars minister in towns controlled by Islamic State forces.
Hungarian Christians urge churches to end silence on refugees
"We are aware the refugee crisis has become a major topic of daily politics in today's Hungary, and that leaders of the historic churches have declared they do not wish to get involved in political disputes," said the petition.
Love is the engine driving hope on life’s bumpy road, says pope
The cross, loving service and humble sacrifice are the only way to overcome evil and give hope to the world, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis names 13 advisers on Vatican communications
Jesuit Father James Martin of America magazine and Michael P. Warsaw, head of EWTN, are among six priests, six laymen and one laywoman to be the new communications advisers for the Vatican's diverse media operations.
Vatican stamps mark Pope Benedict’s birthday, Fatima apparitions
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican stamp and coin office has big plans for early May: the release of stamps marking retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 90th birthday and important events in the life of the church spanning almost 2,000 years. The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Pope Benedict’s April 16 […]
Papal visit to Egypt still on, says Vatican official
UPDATED - Recent and repeated terrorist attacks against Egypt's minority Christians won't stop Pope Francis from visiting Cairo April 28-29. Egyptians look to him "to bring peace and hope to the Egyptian people and to the Christians of the East."
Syrian nun honored by State Department says U.S. bombing is step back
"Every time we say there is hope for peace and let's move forward, something happens to set us back. The situation is ugly now," Sister Carolin said, referring to Trump's decision to bomb government military installations.