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Little kids learn what Lent is all about
Young children in the Child Care program of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Limerick received ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, plus a friendly instruction from the pastor, Father Paul Brandt.
Cookies, sombrero and a shoe shine: Even reporters give pope gifts
His flight to Cuba Feb. 12 had a unique moment. Noel Diaz, who lives in Los Angeles and was covering the trip for ESNE -- a Catholic radio and television network -- asked the pope if he could shine his shoes "in memory of all those people who struggle daily to put bread on their tables."
Mexican prison riot leaves 49 dead on day before pope arrives
A prison riot in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey has claimed 52 lives, offering another example of the problems plaguing Mexico's prison system and casting a pall over the arrival of Pope Francis in the country.
Surge in Zika virus rekindles abortion debate in Brazil
The president of the Brazilian bishops' conference criticized a proposal by the U.N. Human Rights Commission that countries allow abortion in cases in which the mother was infected with the Zika virus.
Texas cardinal discusses transformative power of Eucharist at congress
"When you're a disciple in the presence of the Eucharist, something happens to you. You're transformed. ... Body broken, blood poured out."
Pope pushes ‘door of mercy’ wider, sends missionaries to local parishes
Their special mission, he has said, is to be a living witness of God's closeness and love -- to knock on the doors of people's hearts and let God into their lives, especially those who have become distant from the church.
Charismatic healing Mass
The Charismatic liturgy will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at St. Katharine of Siena Church, Wayne. All are welcome.
Pep rally for Polar Bear plungers
The Mater Dei School community in Lansdale is getting ready to dip into the frigid Atlantic Ocean at the Jersey shore this weekend, raising money for tuition assistance.
Pope to priests: Year of Mercy means unpaid overtime, but God gives joy
In a short, unscripted address, the pope told the priests to make sure they try to understand their people, "to put themselves in the other's shoes" and be generous with forgiveness.
For Idaho chef, faith is a vital ingredient of life
Most people know chef Lou Aaron for his culinary mastery, including the Idaho Ice Cream Potato, that draws crowds to his Westside Drive-in, a nationally recognized establishment given five stars on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."