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Honor Christian heritage by promoting solidarity, pope tells lawmakers
Pope Francis urged legislators from the Czech Republic and Slovakia to honor their nations' Christian heritage by working to increase "mutual acceptance and solidarity."
In divisive times, Chesterton inspires unity among Catholics, author says
At a time when Catholics seem to be split between conservative or progressive factions, the life and works of English writer G. K. Chesterton can inspire men and women in the church to rise above conflict, said U.S. scholar Dale Ahlquist.
Austrian bishops become third conference to divest from fossil fuels
Cardinal Christoph Schonborn of Vienna, conference chairman, said in a March 22 statement announcing the decision that church finances "must not exert a destructive influence on our planet's climate."
Pope praises Catholic tourism group dedicated to young people
Tourism offers a chance to get to know people and places, to increase mutual understanding and respect, Pope Franci said March 22 in a speech to members of Italy's Youth Tourist Center.
More help needed for those who feel cursed, possessed, says exorcist
Even if those seeking help do not show signs of demonic influence or possession, "do not deny them spiritual assistance," said Father Benigno Palilla, an exorcist for the Archdiocese of Palermo.
Catholics must look to God for light in difficult times, says archbishop
Archbishop Chaput received the University of Mary's Lumen Vitae medal ("The Light of Life"), given to "those who are champions of Catholic education and who bring others closer to Christ and his church."
Faith and generosity sustain flood victims in Omaha Archdiocese
The flooding affected more than two-thirds of Nebraska's counties, including many within the archdiocese, destroying or damaging homes, businesses, roads and bridges, crippling water and sewage systems and killing livestock.
N.Y. high school students help prepare taxes through volunteer program
Student volunteers help locals in the Albany Diocese file their tax returns under the Catholic Charities Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, known as VITA.
Catholic social teaching guides advocates in push for a ‘moral’ budget
The White House delivered a record $4.75 trillion budget for fiscal year 2020 to Congress and it continued a defining trend to boost military spending and border security while making deep cuts in most other federal agencies.
Nebraskans’ faith, community spirit stronger after floods, priest says
Even in midst of this disaster that hit farming communities so hard, people are not giving up, especially on their faith.