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Vatican raffle to benefit earthquake victims in central Italy
Along with the Christmas-tree lighting ceremony and the unveiling of the Nativity creche, Pope Francis' raffle to benefit those in need is becoming an annual holiday tradition at the Vatican.
Tennessee Catholic parish gets energy from nearby national park
When Huntsville, Alabama, resident Patrick Eads prepared to take his family on a trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park last August, he made sure to pack necessary vacation items, which included the address to the nearest Catholic church.
Heavy damage makes assessment tough after Haima slams Philippines
UPDATED -Typhoon Haima barreled into northern Cagayan and Isabella provinces, ripping the roofs off homes and flattening crops.
Catechism not enough to know Christ; need prayer, too, pope says
Prayer, silent adoration and recognizing one's sinfulness also are needed to grasp the mystery of Christ and the immensity of his love, the pope said in his homily during Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae Oct. 20.
Religious called to be prophets of communion, pope says
Religious orders must harness the only power the matters: the power to communicate concretely the love and mercy of God, Pope Francis told members of the Augustinian Recollects.
Hip-hop artist says youths must work as hard at faith as other pursuits
More than 5,000 young people got the chance to dance and laugh and pray and worship, all in the context of deepening their faith, at Holy Fire at the UIC Pavilion arena on the West Side of Chicago.
In Turkey, Iraqi Christians waiting for resettlement live in limbo
Thousands of Iraqi Christians are in Turkey waiting for an answer to their resettlement applications to Western countries. They are waiting for an appointment or a visa, a document that will allow them to restart their lives in a new country. And not knowing when that will happen is leading them to live a life in limbo.
True Christian charity is more than just making donations, pope says
"Poverty in the abstract does not challenge us. It may make us think, it may make us complain, but when you see poverty in the flesh of a man, a woman or a child; this (certainly) challenges us!" he said.
Act now to process refugees, Bishop Crosby tells Canadian government
"Delayed arrivals and the lack of clear and transparent communication about the status of pending cases poses the risk of undermining the faith of Canadians in the government's ability to follow through on its promises," Bishop Crosby wrote.
‘Families’ of Cardinal-designate Tobin express pride, joy at appointment
Those families include his mother and siblings, fellow Redemptorists, parishioners and archdiocesan officials.