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Year of Mercy seen as ‘hands-on’ experience in Milwaukee Archdiocese
Why this speaks to people's hearts in a deep way is because it's not about a theme; it's about a relationship. When you talk about mercy, you're talking about God's relationship with us.
Through thick and thin: Pope urges youths to read the Bible
Pope Francis wrote about his Bible and his Bible-reading habits in the preface to the German-language study guide, "Youth Bible for the Catholic Church." Other language versions are expected in 2016.
Church must first evangelize itself, pope says
"Mission, in fact, is a force capable of transforming the church within itself even before it does so in the life of peoples and cultures," the pope told participants of the plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
La Salle tops the Prep, 29-28, in Catholic League championship game
La Salle pulled off a last-minute victory against St. Joseph's Prep to win the Catholic League football crown. The Explorers play Parkland in PIAA Class AAAA state tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at Northeast High School.
Potential terrorists threatened pope, say police in Italy, Kosovo
The four are accused by police of publishing messages "against the person of the Holy Father," and saying, "Remember, there will not be another pope after this one; he will be the last."
Homeless, poor get star treatment at Vatican movie premiere
"To this exceptional premiere, the Holy Father wished to invite the poor, the homeless, refugees and the people most in need, together with the volunteers, religious and lay people, who work daily in charity," a statement from the papal almoner's office said.
Missionary spirit means giving witness, not proselytizing, pope says
Faith in Jesus Christ is shared first through "witness then with words," the pope said Dec. 2 at his weekly general audience.
Federal appeals court rules Wisconsin abortion law unconstitutional
The decision for the majority, written by Judge Richard Posner, said the medical benefit of the requirement was "nonexistent" and "cannot be taken seriously as a measure to improve women's health."
State’s attempt to abolish death penalty marked at Rome’s Colosseum
Rome's Colosseum was lit in honor of the U.S. state of Nebraska's attempt to abolish the death penalty and as part of Cities for Life Day, a worldwide event that supports a global end to capital punishment.
Northern Ireland’s bishops call court ruling on abortion ‘disquieting’
While Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, the 1967 legalization of abortion only extended to England, Wales and Scotland. Northern Ireland retains the earlier 1861 prohibition on abortion.