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Ashes, daily fasting: Eastern Catholics focus on God during Lent
BEIRUT (CNS) — At the Monastery of St. Francis of Assisi in Bayada, north of Beirut, faithful gathered for Ash Monday Mass in the chapel Feb. 12. In the Maronite Catholic Church, ashes are distributed on Monday, two days ahead of the Latin rite’s traditional Ash Wednesday distribution. This allows Catholics to observe 40 days […]
This Lent, learn ways to turn cold hearts to light of Christ
The Gospel for Feb. 14, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, recalls Jesus' formula for almsgiving, prayer and fasting. See our suggestions for each practice, leading to hearts dispelled of darkness on the journey to Easter.
Pope, Melkite patriarch formalize full communion
Formalizing their unity in the intimate setting of the chapel of the papal residence, Pope Francis and Melkite Patriarch Joseph Absi concelebrated Mass together in the presence of members of the Melkite synod of bishops.
Guam archbishop under investigation greets pope at general audience
Archbishop Apuron has been away from Guam during a Vatican-led investigation of allegations that he sexually abused several boys, allegations he strongly disputes.
Fleeing gangs in El Salvador, woman finds safe haven in U.S.
Belinda, a native of El Salvador, lights up a room with her smile -- until she recounts her fear of violent gangs in San Salvador, fleeing to escape them and spending months in jail in the United States.
With Mercedarians, Anne DeSantis leads ministry to the divorced
The parishioner of Corpus Christi in Lansdale deepened her faith through the Mercedarian Fathers. As director of the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation, she is "reaching out to people who are suffering, supporting marriage and families in all ways.”
Muslims who desecrated statue ordered to memorize Quran verses about Mary
The judge said her decision was meant to teach the young men about Islam's respect and love for Mary.
St. William monthly concert series continues with Constantia
The choral group, based at Holy Angels Parish, will present a program of sacred and secular works at a free performance on Feb. 18 at St. William's, Northeast Philadelphia.
Report shows NGOs adhering to policy to keep aid from covering abortion
A report on the Trump administration's reinstatement of the "Mexico City Policy" shows that nongovernmental organizations "are willing and able to comply with this policy," said the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee chairman.
Indiana couple’s marriage strengthened by journey to U.S., shared faith
Felipe Garcia and Maria Morales, like so many immigrants from all over the world, came to the United States seeking a better life. They found not only that better life, but also a deeper relationship with the Lord through their struggles to get here.