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Celebrating Corpus Christi feast, pope honors persecuted Christians
The Eucharist is the seal of God's covenant, uniting Christians and giving them the strength to bring God's love to others, even when faith carries a high price, Pope Francis said.
Pro-life group gathers at Vatican as pope meets Chilean president
As Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was meeting Pope Francis June 5, a dozen people dressed all in white laid in the form of a cross in St. Peter's Square.
Apostolate deems June Abortion and All Acts of Violence Awareness Month
"Our message is powerful and prophetic: Pray for the end of abortion and all acts of violence and hate in our communities," said a statement announcing the observance.
West Catholic alumni host tuition fundraiser
The 28th Annual West Catholic “Burrs at the Beach” celebration will be held on Sunday, June 28 from 1-7 p.m. at Westy’s Irish Pub in North Wildwood, N.J.
Administering mercy: Facilitating forgiveness does not downplay sin
Always, but especially during a Holy Year, the Catholic Church does everything possible to help Catholics repent of their sins, receive forgiveness and draw closer to God.
Catholic Universe Bulletin ends 141-year run in Cleveland July 3
Word of the closing was delivered to the six members of the newspaper staff June 3 by Bishop Richard G. Lennon.
Priest’s love of priesthood prompts outspokenness for positive change
How does Father Donald Cozzens, a well-known author and lecturer whose candid insights into the priesthood have challenged the Catholic Church to confront clericalism and renew its structure, follow up 18 years of exploring priestly life in written word?
Amid crisis, Guatemalan bishops seek overhaul of country’s electoral law
In a June 3 letter, the bishops' conference said it supported protesters who have held demonstrations across the country during the past month, demanding Perez, a former military general elected in 2011, step down.
Canadian commission: Reconciliation with aboriginals to take ‘hard work’
In a 382-page report with 94 recommendations, the commission called for changes at all levels of society and government and said "Canadians must make a firm and lasting commitment to reconciliation to ensure that Canada is a country where our children and grandchildren can thrive."
French Catholics want countries to quit buying oil from Islamic State
"Our brothers and sisters are being massacred, women and children taken into slavery -- and while Christians are suffering most, so are Muslims and other minorities," said Joseph Thouvenel, vice president of the French Confederation of Christian Workers.