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La Civiltà Cattolica editor describes pope’s ‘diplomacy of mercy’
The head of the influential Italian magazine outlined in a speech five aspects of Pope Francis' diplomatic ministry, including the ongoing talks between the Vatican and the Chinese government over the appointment and recognition of bishops there.
Catholic leaders caution that federal budget must reflect common good
The White House plan, "Efficient, Effective Accountable: An American Budget," proposes slashing federal spending by billions of dollars on food stamps, federal housing vouchers and health care for the poorest Americans.
Lenten Bible Study: What do Jesus’ Parables ask of us?
Jesus taught in parables as a way of catching his hearers off guard and surprising them with the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. In this Bible Study, we will discover how saints and scholars have understood the parables, and allow Jesus' words to challenge us in new ways.
IHM Sisters’ Night
Single young women ages 18-35 are invited to spend an evening of prayer, pizza, and St. Paddy's Day fun with the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters, novices, and postulants
Archbishop calls for renewed focus on Rev. King’s call to nonviolence
"The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Principles of Nonviolence: A Pastoral Reflection" was formally issued on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. In it, the archbishop says, "Now is the time for all of us to reconnect with Dr. King and his teaching."
Archbishop Chaput announces six clergy appointments
The new changes of assignment for priests and deacons in the Philadelphia Archdiocese affect four parishes and a college chaplaincy.
RISE challenges all men to live ‘fullness of their vocation’ every day
The co-authors of a new program called RISE and their collaborators aim to do nothing less than "awaken today's man."
People have right to receive God’s word, so preach it well, pope says
The pope continued his series of audience talks on the Mass, underlining the importance of receiving "abundantly from the treasury of God's word" present in the Mass readings and the homily.
U.N. officials, church leaders decry escalating situation in Syria
As Syria's war soon enters its eighth year, many decry the recent dangerous escalation in the conflict, whether in the country's north, between Turkey and the Kurds, or in the south, between Iran and Israel.
U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team includes five Boston College players
UPDATED - Five players on the team's roster of 23 are from the Jesuit-run school -- two are recent graduates and three are current students taking a leave of absence for the Pyeongchang Games.