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Survey finds ongoing dissatisfaction with new Missal language
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A survey of attitudes among priests and lay parish leaders about the revised Roman Missal found just under half dislike the changes to the Mass introduced in the U.S. in 2011, and 75 percent think the language is "awkward and distracting."
Pope warns of danger of ideological dictatorships
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Idolizing one's own way of thinking and of interpreting reality closes God out of the equation and can lead to a "dictatorship of thought" that punishes anyone who disagrees, Pope Francis said.
Pope praises police-church network to stop trafficking, meets victims
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Meeting four victims of human trafficking, dozens of religious sisters and senior police chiefs from 20 countries, Pope Francis praised their coordinated efforts to fight against a "crime against humanity."
USCCB releases resource guide on Girl Scouts for Catholic parishes
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Responding to concerns about Catholic involvement with Girl Scouts, a U.S. bishops' committee released key points from its dialogue with Girl Scout leaders outlining major concerns of church leaders and the national organization's responses.
Diocesan tech staffs have concerns about end of Windows XP support
ALLOUEZ, Wis. (CNS) -- On April 8, Microsoft discontinued support and security updates on all computers using its popular Windows XP operating system. Support also ended for Office 2003.
One eventful life, written beautifully
Margaret Kenney McSweeney’s life reads like a story book, but it all really happened. She began in a Catholic parish near Rittenhouse Square, served as a nurse in WWII, knew Hollywood’s biggest stars and is still going strong at age 90 in California.
Pope honors Jesuit killed in Syria, pleads for end to violence
UPDATED - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said the assassination of "my confrere," a 75-year-old Dutch Jesuit in Syria, "filled me with deep sadness and made me think again of all the people who suffer and are dying in that martyred country."
Memories of genocide drive Rwandans in rebuilding their nation
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- When Nathalie Piraino returns home to Rwanda, she sees a country advancing economically and politically. She also has found that memories from her homeland's genocidal bloodbath 20 years ago, which claimed as many as 1 million of Rwanda's 11.5 million people, remain vivid.
Diplomacy, peacebuilding head off violence before mass atrocities arise
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Healing and reconciliation continue 20 years after Rwanda's 100 days of genocide, making the central African nation a strong example for troubled states to emulate, international observers said.
Foundation of Jamie Moyer and wife helps kids deal with loss of loved one
As the Phillies play their home opening game today, fan favorite Moyer took time before settling into the Phils' broadcast booth to talk about his foundation's Camp Erin, which offers retreats for grieving children in 45 states. There's also a new HBO documentary on the project.