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Religions must take lead in protecting creation, pope says
"We cannot help but admire the beauty and harmony that exists in all of creation; that is the gift that God gives us so that we may find him and contemplate him through his work," he said.
Creative Commons: Monastic life serves God, fires imagination
Though generally renown for Gregorian chant, curating libraries and offering quiet retreats, some Benedictine monks also brew beer, run farms or play electric guitar, like Abbot Primate Nokter Wolf.
Retired pope says governance wasn’t his gift, but Francis is good at it
In a book-length interview with the German author Peter Seewald, Pope Benedict said that when he resigned he had the "peace of someone who had overcome difficulty" and "could tranquilly pass the helm to the one who came next."
MRS gets $1 million-plus grant from Mormons for refugee resettlement
The Mormons, as the denomination's adherents are popularly known, have refugee processing capabilities overseas, said MRS executive director Bill Canny, but do not offer domestic resettlement services.
At Chilean rally, Christians encouraged to say ‘yes’ to life
The theme of the festival was to celebrate life in all of its different forms, from donating organs to helping the vulnerable, but abortion was the main focus.
Detroit parishioners gather on city’s streets praying to end violence
Taking Back the Night is prayer group started by the Archdiocese of Detroit's Office of Black Catholic Ministries. Its objective is simple: asking God for peace on the streets of the city they love.
Canadian bishops to hear Dutch cardinal speak on euthanasia
When Canadian bishops meet in late September, they will discuss the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada.
Author finds One World Trade Center a witness to nation’s spirit
Fifteen years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks decimated the twin towers in lower Manhattan, the 1,776-foot One World Trade Center rises out of the ground, a palpable symbol of triumph and optimism.
Phyllis Schlafly dies; Catholic woman supported conservative causes
Phyllis Schlafly, 92, died Sept. 5 at her home in Ladue, Missouri, outside St. Louis, according the Eagle Forum, an organization she founded in 1975. No cause of death was given, but she had been ill for some time.
Assignment changes announced for local clergy
Archbishop Charles Chaput announced appointments for six priests and one permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.