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Archbishop: Oklahoma City remains ‘beacon of hope’ 20 years after bomb
Oklahoma City and the surrounding community found comfort in God after the 1995 bombing of the Murrah federal building and that inspired a "generous spirit" among "many people who took time to care and to comfort one another," Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said April 19.
Pope receives fine-art Bible created to ‘ignite spiritual imagination’
Military tanks, oil derricks and cancer cells are among the contemporary depictions of the afflictions prefigured by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in a fine-art edition of the Book of Revelation given to Pope Francis.
Pope calls for Catholic-Jewish witness of faith, defense of believers
Pope Francis met April 20 with a 30-member delegation of the Conference of European Rabbis in anticipation of the 50th anniversary in October of "Nostra Aetate," the Second Vatican Council's declaration on relations with the Jews, Muslims and other religions.
A ‘no’ to what’s popular is really a ‘yes’ to God’s plan
Read this month’s reflection on the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, this month focusing on the church's moral teachings.
World remains silent about kidnapped bishops — for 2 years
The Greek Orthodox patriarch lamented the global indifference about the fate of two missing Syrian Orthodox bishops, one of whom is his brother, from Syria.
From archives emerges a Catholic who aided Armenians’ plight
Prominent Philadelphia lawyer Walter Smith in the 1920s helped raise what today would $1.3 billion to help persecuted Christians in the Armenian genocide.
Shroud of Turin on display; city readies for visit by pope, pilgrims
A thin white cloth draped over the glass-covered Shroud of Turin was pulled down and billowed to the floor, marking the official opening of the venerated icon's exposition to the public.
‘Obsession’ with authenticity hides shroud’s real meaning, expert says
No matter what science may say about the age and origins of the shroud, the linen cloth "opens a door to the mysteries of the infinite." Watch a video.
‘Saint’ Serra highlights Hispanic contribution to U.S., official says
The canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra will give the United States its first Hispanic saint, which should help more Americans realize that the country was settled by both Hispanics and Anglos, said the secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Mass for parish business school alumnae
Graduates of Bishop Neumann Business School are invited to a Mass and reception at St. Peter the Apostle Church on Saturday, April 25.