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Dedicated to battling the devil, noted Italian exorcist dies at 91
Father Gabriele Amorth began his ministry as an exorcist for the Diocese of Rome in 1986 and performed -- according to his own estimates -- some 70,000 exorcisms or other prayers to liberate people from demonic influence.
Best way to fight terrorism is to warmly welcome refugees, pope says
Offering loving hospitality to the more than 65 million migrants and refugees forcibly displaced from their homes is the greatest guarantee against terrorism, Pope Francis said.
Doctor of mercy is in: Pope’s hospital visit bolsters worried parents
Pope Francis donned a green hospital gown over his white cassock and entered the neonatal unit of a Rome hospital Sept. 16, part of a series of Mercy Friday activities the pope has been doing once a month during the Year of Mercy.
A girl among boys: Champion golfer earns respect of male teammates
Archbishop Wood's Karly Brown was a novice golfer who made the all-boys' team and wound up the Catholic League champion. Calling her teammates “the brothers I never had,” Brown has bright options for college.
High stakes for religious freedom, free speech seen in U.S. election
With every passing U.S. election cycle, First Amendment and religious freedom-minded voters and watchdogs might be tempted to think, "This is the election that will most matter in our lifetimes."
Australian bishops: Reject ageism, ‘old age will come to us all’
The bishops link Australia's treatment of the aged with Western discomfort around dying and point to the looming threat posed by euthanasia and assisted dying in a society that "idealizes notions of youthfulness and vitality."
Pope to bishops: Be good Samaritans; seek quality seminarians
In a nearly 40-minute prepared talk, the pope warned new bishops against using their office to be self-serving, but rather to share the holiness, truth and love of God.
Thanks for 15,000 years of service
That's how many combined years of ministry the religious women and men in the archdiocese are celebrating this year. Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated a Mass last Sunday for them at the Cathedral.
After 75 years, St. Hubert’s still educating young ladies in the Northeast
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls kicked off its anniversary this week with a Mass led by a former principal. The school runs a thriving music program and still teaches sewing for young ladies.
Faith, high school coach play role in Paralympian’s journey to Rio
"Going to church and having a constant in terms of knowing you can turn to God and rely on his support when you're going through trying times is a calming presence," Brian Siemann said