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Advent is time to identify sin, help the poor, see beauty, pope says
Advent is a time to be watchful and alert to the ways one strays from God's path, but also to signs of his presence in other people and in the beauty of the world, Pope Francis said.
Political power comes from serving, not lording over others, pope says
Catholic politicians in Latin America must take more initiative in fighting for justice for all, rather than waiting for instructions from church leaders, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop urges funding for HIV, AIDS programs at peril in budget
Saying that any reduction in funding of programs to prevent HIV and AIDS could have "catastrophic life-threatening implications," Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio asked the Office of Management and Budget, in a letter, to maintain its full funding.
Study shows Guadalupe devotion lessens health issues caused by stress
A good talk with your mother every day could improve your health. At least, that's what's happened for immigrants in one Mississippi community.
Pope expresses satisfaction with meetings on Rohingya crisis
Well aware he was disappointing some people by not using the word "Rohingya" publicly in Myanmar, Pope Francis said his chief concern had been to get a point across, and he did.
Harmony must begin within church, pope says in Bangladesh
Pope Francis told clergy and religious that there was no way they could promote interreligious harmony in the country if their communities were marked by gossip, division and bitterness.
Pope says world has reached moral limit on nuclear deterrence
The Cold War policy of nuclear deterrence appears morally unacceptable today, Pope Francis said.
Cathedral to begin new liturgical year with annual Forty Hours devotion
Father Thomas Viviano will preach at this year's observance, which will focus on "The Eucharist: Proof that God Answers the Prayers of His People."
Advent: liturgical season with two parts and tools to help
While most Catholics know the season of Advent is roughly four weeks before Christmas, they might not know it has two parts.
Panel OKs bill allowing houses of worship to receive federal disaster aid
Legal language allowing houses of worship to receive federal disaster assistance was advanced out of a House of Representatives committee and was in line for a final vote.