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At St. Mary Magdalen series, priest shares his journey from Idaho farm to Media
Father Reuben Nuxoll of the Legionaries of Christ spoke on the theme “Share Your Spiritual Journey as a Gift-Giver” during the March 4 session of the parish's Thursday evening Lenten series.
Faith amid the ruins: Pope calls Iraqis to affirm kinship under one God
The strength to move forward, to rebuild and to restore relationships and respect across religious and ethnic boundaries was a constant refrain during Pope Francis' trip last week to Iraq.
Returning from Iraq, pope talks about ‘risks’ of promoting harmony
Speaking with reporters, Pope Francis said he is aware of criticism from Catholics but through prayer and listening he is convinced that God wants the church and all humanity to continue promoting a sense of belonging to one human family.
Cleanse your hearts of anger, pope says at Mass in Irbil
After paying tribute to the victims of Islamic State violence, Pope Francis reached the last major event of his trip to Iraq: Mass with some 10,000 people in Irbil, where he told Iraq's Christians not to seek revenge.
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.