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Pope asks Curia to find ways to implement ‘Joy of Gospel’ in its work
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called together the heads of all Vatican offices to discuss how they could integrate into their work the teaching of his apostolic exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel").
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announces the following appointments effective as noted.
Despite broad support, W.Va. governor surprises with veto of abortion bill
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) -- Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston said he was surprised at West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's veto of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would have prohibited nonmedical crisis abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
Roman Catholic’s mock trial team finishes 2nd in Pa.
The Cahillites competed against 326 teams in Pennsylvania before losing a 5-4 decision to Altoona Area High School in the state tournament finals March 30 in Harrisburg.
Sick, disabled people are witnesses to encounter with Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Only those who recognize their own limits can accept the great gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, which is why Catholics with disabilities are such important and powerful witnesses of faith, Pope Francis said March 29.
Police foil scam artists’ attempt to enter into Vatican bank
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Vatican security officers stopped two men -- one American and one Dutch -- trying to enter the Vatican bank with a briefcase full of fake bonds March 29. The men did not have Vatican bank accounts nor an appointment with anyone at the bank.
Mudslide takes couple’s home, but they worry more about others’ losses
ARLINGTON, Wash. (CNS) -- On a sunny Saturday morning, Ron and Gail Thompson headed off to Costco for a shopping trip with Gail's elderly mother. It was the last time they would see their home along the Stillaguamish River.
Ruling on Texas abortion restrictions called ‘great victory’ for life
AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) -- Texas Right to Life said the March 27 decision by a federal appeals court upholding Texas abortion restrictions has given the state another "historic pro-life victory."
Meetings of U.S. presidents and popes: long, but not ancient, tradition
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Although some details have emerged of the conversation between Pope Francis and President Barack Obama March 27, the public may never know all that was said in that 50-minute get-together behind closed doors at the Vatican.
Pope confirms heads of Vatican curial agencies
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis confirmed the head of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and named among its new members Australian Cardinal George Pell, Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis.