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Parish can serve as ‘field hospital’ for the wounded
Read this month’s reflection on the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on the parish as the place to find mercy.
As Ireland OKs same-sex marriage, archbishop calls for ‘reality check’
Dublin's archbishop said the approval May 22 by 62 percent of voters was an "affirmation of the views of young people," and the church "has a huge task to find the language to talk to (them)."
Blessed Romero ‘another brilliant star’ belonging to church of Americas
Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass, was beatified Saturday. Watch a video of the Mass.
Beatifying one of church’s ‘best sons’ cause for great joy, says pope
On the occasion of the beatification of El Salvador's Archbishop Oscar Romero, Pope Francis sent a note that was read to those present for the May 23 ceremony.
Pope, in interview, talks about his daily habits, hopes, concerns
Pope Francis said he wants to be remembered as "a good person who tried to do good. I cannot ask for anything more than that."
Pope, council discuss synod document; bishops hold study day in Rome
Pope Francis and members of the council of the Synod of Bishops met May 25-26 to review input from around the world for October's synod on the family and made their final suggestions for the synod's working document.
Vatican bank posts large profit, continues review of account holders
The institute reported a net profit of 69.3 million euros ($75.5 million) in 2014 compared to a 2013 net profit of 2.9 million euros. The bulk of the profit, 55 million euros, was given to the Holy See for its operating costs.
Defend the right to life, defend it from attacks on dignity, pope says
"When we defend the right to life, we do so in order that each life -- from conception to its natural end -- may be a dignified life, one free from the scourge of hunger and poverty, of violence and persecution," the pope wrote in a message to a conference of Catholic women's groups.
Devil sees Christians are united in baptism, pope tells Phoenix meeting
"Division is the work of the 'Father of Lies,' 'the Father of Discord,' who does everything possible to keep us divided," the pope said May 23 in the message to the gathering sponsored by the John 17 Movement.
Following Christ, serving others means being missionary, pope writes
"Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for his people," Pope Francis said in his message for World Mission Sunday.