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Cardinal Brady, retiring from Armagh, says Pope Francis ‘inspires me’
The 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis was "the highlight of my life," said Cardinal Sean Brady, the day the pope accepted his resignation as archbishop of Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Irish Vincentians hand over Jackie Kennedy’s letters to family
Letters between former U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and a Dublin-based priest have been handed over to the Kennedy family.
Pope mourns murder of three missionary sisters in Burundi
Pope Francis mourned the deaths of three Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Mary, who were murdered in two separate attacks in their residence in Burundi.
Oregon deacon helps uncover Christian origin behind ancient oil lamp
Deacon Rob Page of St. Patrick Church in Independence, Oregon, has an unusual hobby. He collects and studies ancient coins and artifacts.
San Diego Bishop Flores dies at 66
SAN DIEGO (CNS) -- A late vocation to the priesthood, Bishop Cirilo B. Flores worked as a lawyer for 10 years before returning to the seminary. He was ordained in 1991. He was a bishop for three years before serving as coadjutor bishop of San Diego, but spent only one year as the ordinary before his death.
Undocumented students find refuge, support at Catholic colleges
Fifteen years ago, the president of Dominican University, just outside Chicago, thought comprehensive immigration reform was right around the corner.
Franciscan Sister Margaret Jones, teacher and pastoral minister, dies
Sister Margaret Jones, O.S.F., died Sept. 6 at age 77. She was one of the founders of St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter in Phoenixville, and a teacher at St. Pius X High School in Pottstown, among other schools in many states.
Aid official says Gazans cautious, worry that nothing has changed
Gazans are frustrated that, despite all the sacrifice and loss of life, nothing has changed for them, except perhaps having more fishing rights, said a Catholic aid official.
Pope says war is senseless slaughter, can always be avoided
War is just "senseless slaughter" and should never be seen as inevitable or a done deal, Pope Francis said.
Pope cites 3 lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up
When a mother has a birthday, children send their greetings and love, so make sure to do the same thing on the feast of the Nativity of Mary today, Sept. 8, Pope Francis said.