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Imagining a world with papal wish of nonviolence as a style of politics
When Pope Francis said, in the title of his 2017 World Day of Peace message, that he wanted to see nonviolence as "a style of politics for peace," it made peace teachers happy, but it also prompted them to consider what such a world would look like in practical terms.
Church’s legal procedures for abuse cases need changing, expert says
Even though the Catholic Church has all the necessary norms and laws in place to safeguard minors from abuse by clergy, the problem continues to be a lack in understanding or caring about those rules and guidelines and applying them effectively, said one Jesuit expert.
Wheelchair charity run by immigrants helps the most vulnerable
Among the many inspiring stories heard by those who attended the 2018 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, the tale of the Living Hope Wheelchair Association stood out for its compassion and resilience.
Fire on ice: Wojtek Wolski’s faith helps keep his Olympic dream alive
Wojtek Wolski has gone from being a can't-miss prospect from St. Michael's College to a disillusioned young man who wanted to quit hockey, to a hospital patient facing a long comeback after shattering injury, and now to a man who has a shot at Olympic glory.
13 of 14 Catholic League teams vying for playoff spot
It's a tough task this year to gauge the seedings for playoff brackets in boys' hoops. John Knebels analyzes the possibilities with two games left in the regular season. See standings for girls' and boys' basketball.
People must see ways they tolerate human trafficking, pope says
Pope Francis met with an international group of law enforcement and church workers studying how communities encourage trafficking, particularly prostitution. A British cardinal said 42 million people are in slavery today.
Q-and-A on faith leaders’ letter on beauty of ‘God-given sexual identity’
The signatories on an open letter including Archbishop Chaput described as "deeply troubling" the movement today "to enforce the false idea -- that a man can be or become a woman or vice versa."
Laughter, tolerance, shared faith seen as crucial for lasting marriage
"Marriage is always a crapshoot. You never know what's going to happen in your life," said Bess June with a smile. She and husband John Lane are celebrating their 60th anniversary during National Marriage Week.
Some Chinese Catholics see restrictions as new religion rules take effect
Since China's new regulations for religious affairs took effect Feb. 1, minors have been banned from entering places of worship in several regions.
At De La Salle Vocational, lives are turned around with graduation tassels
The high school program, an outreach of Catholic Social Services, provides life-changing education and job skills for troubled boys who "conquer the challenges that are set in our path," said a graduate.