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Papal trip influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
Pope Francis' historic visit to the Middle East's most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and "has been very well received by Muslims in the region," said one observer.
Life triumphs over death as Christians rebuild in Iraq, pope says
Amid the bombed out remains of churches destroyed by Islamic State militants, Pope Francis honored Iraqi Christians who endured persecution and even death. He challenged them to work for peace.
In Baghdad liturgy, pope encourages Iraq’s suffering Christians
The beatitudes are not a call for heroics but about imitating Jesus each day, Pope Francis said during a Chaldean Catholic liturgy March 6. "That is how the world is changed: not by power and might, but by the beatitudes."
Catholic League Standings
See the current standings, through March 5, for boys' and girls' basketball, plus boys' and girls' bowling.
Get vaccine in good conscience, Pa. Catholic Conference says
The public affairs arm of the state's Catholic bishops clarified the Catholic position on COVID vaccinations: where there is no choice of vaccines, Catholics should receive any dosage as their "moral responsibility for the common good."
New Mexico abortion, assisted suicide bills called ‘gravely disappointing’
A bill requiring suicide be offered to hospice patients comes "as we struggle to dissuade our young people from taking their lives. With these bills, I wonder, what have we become?" said Santa Fe Archbishop John C. Wester.
Remains of Father Emil Kapaun, Korean War military chaplain, identified
A U.S. government forensic team confirmed the remains of the Kansas priest and Army chaplain who died in a prison camp. He was awarded the nation's highest honor posthumously and is a candidate for sainthood.
Hostility, violence are ‘betrayals’ of religion, pope says in Iraq
From Ur, the birthplace of Abraham, Pope Francis called on Iraq's religious communities to denounce all violence committed in God's name. The journey of peace, he said, begins with "the decision not to have enemies."
Pope, Iraqi Shiite leader affirm importance of collaboration
In a meeting followed closely in Iraq and beyond, Pope Francis and Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the influential leader of Shiite Muslims in Iraq, spent 45 minutes speaking privately.
All Catholic Orchestra to perform virtually March 6
The concert by the 36 students selected from archdiocesan and private Catholic high schools across the region will perform at 6:30 p.m. See details of the program and how you can enjoy it.