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With some polish, St. Rita Shrine shines in its next century
Traditional novenas and new one-day retreats offered at the South Philadelphia shrine help strengthen Catholics to carry life’s burdens, even the impossible.
God created all people, desires to save them, pope says on Epiphany
In every age and in every culture, people seek God just as the Three Kings did and, in every age, with the help of the Holy Spirit, they find him in the surprising humility of a baby born in a manger, Pope Francis said.
Reflection on ‘racial divide’ in U.S. is personal for Illinois bishop
Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Illinois, who is African-American, said he twice had been the victim of racial profiling and "walking while black." He suggested ways for Catholics to pray and act on ways to bridge the racial gap.
Pope to visit New York, Washington? ‘I think so,’ top Vatican official says
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who as secretary of state is considered the highest Vatican official under the pope, speculated but did not confirm Pope Francis would visit the cities in September in addition to Philadelphia.
Young Catholics living virtuous lives aim to change the culture
The 31 young, devout, post-college adult members of the Culture Project want to transform a culture of isolation through intentional community living. From their homes in Port Richmond and Ardmore, they pray, work and go out to speak with other young people.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Cardinal-designate asked for pastoral approach on Eucharist
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CNS) -- Archbishop John Dew said New Zealand bishops want "to see language in church documents changed so that it's something that gives people hope and support and encouragement."
Pope names 15 new cardinal electors, most from global South
Pope Francis' selections of cardinals emphasize Africa and Asia, where the church is growing fastest, and his native Latin America, home to about 40 percent of the world's Catholics. No U.S. bishops will be made cardinals in the February consistory.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
New year is good time to examine conscience, pope says
The end of one calendar year and the beginning of another is the perfect occasion to reflect on how well people have used the time and gifts God has given them -- especially in service to the poor, Pope Francis said.