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Irish Bishop Edward Daly, known as peacemaker, dies at 82
Bishop Edward Daly of Derry, known for his tireless advocacy for peace and reconciliation during decades of sectarian tension in Northern Ireland, died in a hospital in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Aug. 8.
Community support, mercy visible as bishop re-consecrates Missouri church
ST. CLEMENT, Mo. (CNS) — For Father Bill Peckman, seeing Bishop John R. Gaydos of Jefferson City “wield his apostolic authority” to renew St. Clement Church in St. Clement July 30 was like “watching the Holy Spirit breathe new life into what was once dormant.” “Christ restored completely what Satan had taken from us,” Father […]
Professor offers steps for ministers to avoid burnout
C. Vanessa White detailed four "loving practices" for reversing burnout and getting back on track: healing the body, enjoyment of life, sabbath time and what White called "an attitude of gratitude."
Hiroshima survivor shares memories of atomic blast with peace activists
Maimed and fleeing people, charred paper falling from a strangely colored sky, and a father who didn't return were some of the very early but vivid memories Hiroshima survivor Toshiyuki Mimaki recalled Aug. 6.
Brazilian priest accused of abuse commits suicide in prison
Local authorities said Father Bonifacio Buzzi hanged himself with bed sheets in his cell a day after being arrested.
Mother Teresa: ‘Do small things with great love’
On Sept. 4, Pope Francis, who has spent this year preaching about mercy, will canonize Mother Teresa, who traveled the world to deliver a single message: that love and caring are the most important things in the world.
New Zika infection fears spark renewed debate on abortion, birth control
In February, the National Catholic Bioethics Center issued a statement that Zika does not justify abortion or artificial birth control even with the suspected connection between the Zika virus and birth defects.
Florida races to stem Zika spread, offer pregnant women testing
New York and Florida have the most cases of travel-related Zika infections nationally -- many reportedly associated with travel to the Dominican Republic -- but the mosquito-borne transmissions in Florida are a first.
Pope praises witness of 10 athletes on Refugee Olympic Team
Naming each of the team's athletes from South Sudan, Syria, Congo and Ethiopia, Pope Francis said he had read some of the interviews with team members "so that I could get closer to your lives and your aspirations."
5,600-plus sisters call for civility by candidates in presidential race
"We simply ask that all who seek to lead refrain from language that disrespects, dehumanizes or demonizes another," the letter said.