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‘You see the benefits everywhere’ from chaplains, says documentarian
Martin Doblmeier, the writer-director behind the new public television documentary "Chaplains," said chaplains in hospital, prison and corporate settings are worried about how their service is judged.
Nebraska bishop asks for prayers for burglar who stole his pectoral cross
The cross was stolen from his home, when the bishop was not there, at 1:30 p.m. A tripped alarm alerted diocesan officials and the Lincoln Police Department to the break-in.
Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care, Australian says
Many people affected by abuse "don't ever want to set foot in a church again," said a victims' advocate at the Synod of Bishops. But many others see the church as "a traveling companion all their lives."
At audience, pope asks forgiveness for scandals in Rome and the Vatican
Pope Francis did not explain what scandal or scandals he was referring to in off-the-cuff remarks Oct. 14 followed a reading from St. Matthew's Gospel in which Jesus warns of scandalizing the "little ones."
Choral concert at cathedral relives music of papal Mass
Music lovers can enjoy again the beautiful hymns of the Mass celebrated here by Pope Francis Sept. 27 -- plus some hymns not sung at the Mass -- at a concert by the Papal Choir Monday, Oct. 19 in the cathedral.
Archbishop Cupich urges Illinois, nation to back gun control measures
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, saying it is time to "take meaningful and swift action to address violence in our society," called for stricter gun control laws in Illinois.
In 50 years since ‘Nostra Aetate,’ church has built strong interreligious ties
The scene in Foundation Hall of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum during Pope Francis' visit spoke volumes about the Catholic Church and interreligious relations. On the platform with Pope Francis Sept. 25 were representatives of the Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Muslim religions as well as Christian religions.
The challenge of walking together: Letter raises concern at synod
From newspaper headlines and social media comments Oct. 12 it seemed there was a family feud going on inside the Synod of Bishops on the family.
World Meeting was big, but was it the biggest event in Philadelphia history?
In an essay, CatholicPhilly.com writer Lou Baldwin looks at the recent visit of Pope Francis in historical terms, for the city and the Catholic community. Philadelphia has hosted very significant events, some of which last today.
Aid workers in Greece brace for more migrants, despite worsening weather
Greece is bracing for thousands more Syrians and other people to land on Lesbos and other key island crossings from Turkey, as those fleeing conflict remain undeterred by the worsening weather and colder autumn temperatures in their desperate search for safety in Europe.