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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.
Sister M. Julietta Ludwikowski dies at 91
Sister M. Julietta Ludwikowski, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 62 years, ministered in finance and education.
Archbishop’s Lecture Series
A lecture by Michael Hanby will be presented at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Monday, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Church spreads warmth in Baltimore neighborhood with 1,000-coat giveaway
As he helped distribute 1,000 coats to West Baltimore children Nov. 30, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori reflected on the church's presence in the neighborhood that saw the final arrest of Freddie Gray Jr. and bore the brunt of the unrest that followed his death last spring.
Father Joseph Girzone, author of ‘Joshua’ novels, dies at 85
After retiring, he picked up his pen and wrote "Joshua," which was published in 1983. It was a success, selling tens of thousands of copies in hardcover before a paperback edition was issued.