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Pope recognizes virtues of French brother who served in the Caribbean
The pope also advanced the sainthood causes of seven other candidates -- including a 9-year-old Brazilian boy -- during a meeting April 6 with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes.
Cardinal O’Brien turns 80; U.S. left with nine cardinal electors
U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, celebrated his 80th birthday April 8, meaning he is no longer eligible to enter a conclave to elect a new pope.
Pope urges students to see human actions behind suffering, war
Asking "why" is essential for coming to the realization that while human suffering is a mystery, often there is a human hand behind the pain.
People can call Jesus at any moment; he is always there, pope says
Pope Francis met with young people, newlyweds, volunteers, the sick, the elderly and other members of the parish of St. Julius in Rome before celebrating Mass in their newly restructured church, blessing and anointing the new altar.
True conversion leads to hope-filled future, pope says
Jesus doesn't hurl stones at sinners but instead shows them that his forgiveness always opens a path forward to a joyful future, Pope Francis said.
Guam archdiocese ‘saddened’ by law that legalizes recreational marijuana
Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero's action April 4 allows people 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana, reported Pacific Daily News. Adults also will be permitted to grow six marijuana plants, but will not be permitted to buy or sell marijuana.
Border crisis declarations mask misery of immigrants
An estimated 100,000 apprehensions of immigrants by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in March is the highest figure in one month in a decade.
Bishop to N.J. convocation: It’s ‘opening day’ for missionary discipleship
Baseball is back for the spring and Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan of Camden didn't hesitate to remind the 800 people who joined the diocese's recent follow-up to the 2017 national convocation of Catholic leaders that it's a new season for the church as well.
Museum of the Bible receives grants for big exhibit on science and faith
The museum will be working with a panel of scholars and scientists from around the world to develop the exhibits as well as accompanying educational materials for classroom use.
Catholic leaders urge U.S. government to declare TPS for Venezuelans
With the "ongoing political unrest, violence and shortages" in Venezuela causing millions of citizens to flee their country, the U.S. government should designate Temporary Protected Status for that country, U.S. Catholic officials said.