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‘We must remember compassion is contagious,’ says Pacem honoree
Widad Akreyi selfless commitment to human rights for all inspired the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Coalition to select her as the 47th recipient of the award first given in 1964.
Young adult night offers chance to “Stump the Priest!” with faith questions
A Montgomery County young adult group will host a new Q&A session with local clergy on Nov. 14.
Our Lady of Peace will host a two-day Christmas bazaar
Holiday shoppers can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner with Santa at the fun-filled event, which will be held on Nov. 17 and 18.
Notre Dame de Lourdes School will host a “ladies night out” on Nov. 10
The event will offer holiday shopping and light fare in a relaxed social setting.
Bishops question federal agents’ detention of child with cerebral palsy
Rosa Maria Hernandez, who is in the country without documents, was en route to a hospital for emergency gall bladder surgery in Corpus Christi when federal agents first detained and held her Oct. 10.
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.