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First Communion recipient overcomes obstacle, gives hope to others
Carson Crosby has a genetic disease that prevents him from consuming food and drink orally. Since the Eucharist may not be received through a feeding tube, his family worked with their pastor and bishop to find a solution he could tolerate.
Lebanese sanctuary where Mary, Jesus rested is ‘very holy land’
Tradition says Mary waited for her son Jesus while he was preaching in Sidon and Tyre, thus the name, "Our Lady of Mantara," or "waiting." Today, pilgrims pray in the cave shrine and "like to see the Virgin Mary waiting" for them.
Pope to institute formal ‘ministry of catechist’
The formal ministry of the Catholic Church will be detailed in a new papal letter coming May 11. Some 3 million catechists teach and lead people to good works in Catholic parishes worldwide and, increasingly, lead mission communities.
New saint a ‘great blessing’ for persons with disabilities, say local advocates
The recent canonization of Margaret of Castello, who suffered visual and physical impairments, shows "God can do great things for us and through us when we keep our hearts fully open to him," say pastoral and educational leaders.
Students dress like the pros for special day
Kindergarteners through eighth graders at Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School in Chestnut Hill participated in "Dress Like a Teacher Day" on Friday, April 30.
Catholic doctor weighs in on COVID-19 vaccines for children
One Oregon doctor said the risk of one's child having severe side effects from the vaccine "is remote but the chance that they could get the virus and transmit it to other vulnerable people is likely to be greater."
Markets need regulation; poor need protection from fallout, pope says
In a monthly prayer, Pope Francis called for regulating finance because it has created an "unsustainable" and "dangerous" climate of speculation in which the poor are paying the consequences.
Church leaders offer prayers after Mexico City metro crash
Each priest of a diocese where 23 people were killed and 70 injured in the collapse of an elevated train line will celebrate Masses "for the deceased, the injured and their families."
Some German parishes plan blessings for lovers, including gays
The Vatican is increasingly critical of the debates in Germany over same-sex blessings, but local Catholics are becoming ever more vocal in their demands for reforms.
Mother’s Day retreat gives women with infertility sense of ‘belonging’
Catholic ministry Springs in the Desert will host a free series of live and pre-recorded sessions May 7-9, offering a renewed sense of inclusion in marriage, community and Christ.