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Serving country, aiding soldiers second nature for Medal of Honor winner
When describing life-altering decisions and brave moments of selflessness, former Army Staff Sgt. and Medal of Honor recipient Ronald Shurer speaks succinctly and matter-of-factly, as if his actions were the most natural thing in the world.
In India, Missionaries of Charity will again offer children for adoption
The congregation founded by St. Teresa of Kolkata discontinued giving babies from their orphanages for adoption in 2015 after disagreeing with a federal law that allowed single and divorced woman to adopt children.
Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar
Craft Fair and Christmas Bazaar! Over 40 vendors, food, Santa's Workshop, Upscale Bake Sale, Raffle Baskets, and more.
Naming clergy accused of abuse is about victims’ healing, says archbishop
After reviewing more than 2,400 clergy files dating back nearly 70 years, the Archdiocese of New Orleans released the names of 55 priests and two deacons who had been removed from ministry for accusations of sexual abuse of a minor.
Canadian diocese wins case over sex abuse payouts
In a decision that confirms its right to proactively reach out to victims of sexual abuse by priests, the Catholic Diocese of Bathurst, New Brunswick, has been awarded $3.4 million in a dispute with its insurance company.
Pope Francis prays for Coptic Orthodox Christians after terrorist attack
Seven Christians were killed and at least seven others -- including children -- were injured after armed gunmen attacked two buses near the Monastery of St. Samuel the Confessor in Minya province Nov. 2.
Peacemaking begins at home by saying ‘no’ to rivalry, pope says at Mass
"The same war that we make in our homes, in our institutions" by engaging in rivalry and gossip grows exponentially and leads to real wars that kill people, the pope said at his morning Mass.
Anti-Semitism must be banned from society, pope says
Sharing the same roots as their Jewish brothers and sisters, Christians cannot be anti-Semitic and must work to ensure anti-Semitism is banned from society, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Christians can’t pick and choose which neighbor to love
"It is not about pre-selecting my neighbor," he said. "This isn't Christian, it is pagan."
Life is radiant when it is lived with love and service, pope says
For every Christian, but especially for those called to ministry, God's gift of life is a call to serve others, Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for bishops and cardinals who have died in the past year.