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Without Holy Spirit, preaching becomes proselytizing, pope says
"Evangelization means letting the Holy Spirit guide you, that he is the one that pushes you to announce, to proclaim with your witness, with martyrdom as well as with the word," Pope Francis said.
Pope names Maltese bishop as pro-secretary of Synod of Bishops
Bishop Mario Grech will eventually succeed Italian Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri as secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops once he finishes his term.
Underdog Roman upsets Wood, 20-6, in Catholic League stunner
In a Red Division football opener, Roman Catholic used a stifling defense and quarterback-receiver connection for three touchdowns in the win. Roman was 0-8 against Archbishop Wood dating to 1967.
Bridgeport bishop hopes report on abuse brings healing, renewal
A retired Connecticut judge probing the handling of the abuse crisis in the Diocese of Bridgeport blasted "the consistent practice" of past bishops to leave abusive priests in ministry. The report praised reforms by current Bishop Frank Caggiano.
For bishop with Mexican roots, El Paso’s assault hit close to home
Bishop Oscar Cantu and his family are part of Texas' Mexican heritage, which is what came under attack during the shooting that resulted in 22 deaths.
German bishops press ahead with plans for reform consultation
Germany's Catholic bishops are pressing ahead with a national reform consultation, or "synodal way," despite cautions from the Vatican and criticism from some bishops.
Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents
Opening the Extraordinary Missionary Month at a prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 1, the pope said God "is asking you not simply to go through life, but to give life; not to complain about life, but to share in the tears of all who suffer."
Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe
Deacon Ferney Pereira will become the first priest from the Tikuna ethnic group, a tribe of about 60,000 people that live deep in the Amazon, along a stretch of the jungle shared by Colombia, Peru and Brazil.
Pope names Archbishop Auza, Vatican rep at U.N., as nuncio to Spain
The Vatican made the announcement Oct. 1. It did not name a replacement as permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations.
Warmhearted stories, deeply felt prayers mark Archbishop Flynn’s funeral
More than 2,000 people, including a dozen bishops and a U.S. cardinal, hundreds of laypeople, priests, seminarians, religious brothers and sisters, attended the funeral for the late Archbishop Harry J. Flynn of St. Paul and Minneapolis.