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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.
Area parishes to host addiction awareness series
St. Bede the Venerable and St. Margaret Parishes will host "We Thirst: Lessons in Mercy," an in-depth workshop presented by recovery specialist and speaker Nina Marie Corona.
Catholic liturgies avoid Christmas decorations, carols in Advent
Unlike stores, malls, public buildings and homes that start gearing up for Christmas at least by Thanksgiving, churches appear almost stark save for Advent wreaths and maybe some greenery or white lights.
In western Kenya, growing sect confuses some local Catholics
Founded in the early 1960s by Catholics who claim to have been visited by Mary for decades prior, Legio Maria members believe they have received special messages about the reincarnation of Jesus as an African.
Newtown and gun violence: One place where the political became personal
The numbers are inescapable: Dec. 14, 26 dead, five years. Those are the basic grim numbers behind the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut.
To foster vocations, trust young people, pope tells conference
Pope Francis said those in charge of ministering to youths must know the world and the current generation while looking for ways to announce the good news and proclaim "the gospel of vocation."
Fear and loathing: Rohingya crisis shows danger of identity politics
The situation of the Rohingya is an extreme example of what happens when one's ethnic or religious identity incites such strong fear or pride or that it creates ironclad categories of "us and them."