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Head of Cristo Rey New York High School receives Spirit of Francis Award
Now in its fourth year, the Spirit of Francis Award recognizes an individual or group for their commitment "to reach out to the margins of society" in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis and the founder of Catholic Extension, Father Francis Clement Kelley.
God created human beings to love and be loved, pope says
God's "dream" for human beings is that they would know they are loved by him, that they would love him in return and that they would love one another, Pope Francis said.
Spanish prelates urge unity; some Catalonian Catholics advocate self-rule
Spanish church leaders reiterated support for their country's unity as the Madrid government imposed direct control over Catalonia.
Assisting victims of war is a work of mercy, pope says
Members of the military and of humanitarian agencies who risk their lives to save others or to alleviate their suffering are precisely those for whom Jesus will say, "Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me," Pope Francis said.
Faith, culture fused in a day to remember deceased loved ones
The purpose of both Dia de los Inocentes and Dia de los Muertos is to remember the dead and pray for their souls in purgatory, to help them atone for their sins and move into the presence of Christ.
On contraception, church must continue to defend life, cardinal says
Inaugurating a conference anticipating the 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI's encyclical "Humanae Vitae," German Cardinal Walter Brandmuller told participants that in ignoring traditional church teaching men and women today have seated themselves "on the throne of the Creator."
Puerto Ricans see link between poverty, hurricane deaths
"To many people we are invisible, even though maybe we are the majority (of the island's population)."
Classical music concert coming to St. Andrew Parish
The Newtown, Bucks County parish will host a Manhattan-based instrumental trio, joined by the baritone vocalist who is also the parish's music director, for a program Friday night, Nov. 3.
Philippine Christian leaders join to help rebuild Muslim-majority city
The historically peaceful city is located on central Mindanao Island, a restive part of the country, which for decades experienced insurgency from Muslim rebel groups seeking autonomy.
Christians have duty to revitalize, change world with hope, pope says
The joyful hope that flows from faith can change the world, which is why Christians have a crucial part to play in revitalizing Europe, Pope Francis said.