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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.

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.