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Student says religious icons are ‘transitions, windows into spirituality’
Whether the artist is a newbie or experienced doesn't matter. Each creates an icon, a religious painting filled with symbolism and the artist's own prayer and reflection.
Return to the Gospel, monk urges Canadian men, women religious
"We've become so obsessed by the perpetuation of the church structures and institutions that we've stopped being attentive to the people cast in the margins," Benedictine Father Simon-Pierre Arnold said.
God has a weakness for humble hearts, pope says at audience
While the prayer of a proud person isn't strong enough to reach God's heart, the prayer of a humble and contrite heart is capable of opening wide the door to his mercy and love, Pope Francis said.
Pope to attend ecumenical prayer service, celebrate Mass in Sweden
The pope's attendance at an ecumenical commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in Lund, Sweden, will include a prayer service in Lund Cathedral and a public event at Malmo Arena.
Indian bishops condemn attacks on Africans, call for peace, brotherhood
Masonda Ketada Olivier from Congo was beaten to death May 20 after an argument over hiring an auto-rickshaw in New Delhi.
Minn. archdiocese offers $65 million for sex abuse victims
In its bankruptcy reorganization, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed a plan that identifies $65 million in assets available to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse, an amount that could grow.
Pope invites Christians to pray for children in Syria on June 1
Pope Francis called on Catholics and Orthodox Christians to pray for children in Syria who are suffering because of the ongoing conflict in the country.
Quebec parishes seek to become missionary centers in a changing era
The Catholic bishops of Quebec are asking Catholics to ponder if parish reorganizations, underway for years, really are missionary in nature or if they are just meant to preserve a status quo and save money.
World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, pope says
Speaking to young YouTube "celebrities" who together claim about 25 million subscribers, Pope Francis urged people to become better listeners and offer concrete gestures of tolerance and patience.
Msgr. Edward Deliman named new auxiliary bishop
Pope Francis has named the pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem a new assistant bishop for the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Archbishop Charles Chaput made the announcement May 31.