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True believers want peace for Jerusalem, pope tells imam
UPDATED - Christians, Muslims and Jews who are sincere about their faith must be committed to protecting the special character of Jerusalem and to praying and working for peace in the Holy Land, Pope Francis wrote in a letter to the grand imam of Egypt's al-Azhar University.
Lenten contemplative morning invites mercy into the stillness
The three-hour session will offer participants the chance to contemplate God's mercy, and the mysteries of Christ's cross, more deeply.
Becoming Radiant: The Lenten Journey of Dying Before We Die
How does ego block the Light? What radiance is waiting to burst forth from each of us to illuminate our corner of the universe?
Ash Wednesday Retreat: A Heart Contrite and Broken
Join us as we enter Lent's sacred journey on this Valentine's Day. We will tender our hearts in God's tears of love and ask to discover our belonging to all those crushed in spirit.
Memorial Mass for John Stanton
Please join us in remembering John P. Stanton, the founder of the Pro-Life Union, during a 4th Anniversary Prayer Vigil and Memorial Mass.
Pope marries couple on flight during Chilean trip
Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile.
Pope challenges Chilean youth to ask, ‘What would Christ do?’
"When you go dancing, when you are playing or watching sports: 'What would Christ do in my place?' He is the password, the power source that charges our hearts, ignites our faith and makes our eyes sparkle."
Poll shows a strong majority of Americans want restrictions on abortion
The annual poll of Americans' views on abortion sponsored by the Knights of Columbus indicates that more than three-fourths continue to want "significant restrictions" on abortion access, even though a slim majority describe themselves as "pro-choice."
Alert prompts Hawaii bishop to give general absolution to deacon group
The absolution of sins given to a group of people at one time is allowed only in grave circumstances, such as situations of great danger or imminent death, or for soldiers going into battle, when private confessions are logistically impossible.
Listening to young Palestinians, Israelis, bishops hear range of feelings
Bishops from three continents said their Jan. 17 meeting with students from the Bethlehem University nursing department satellite campus gave them a sense of hope.