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Mass marks beginnings of Washington's national shrine a century ago
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception inaugurated its jubilee year Sept. 20 during a 100th anniversary Mass to commemorate the centennial of the placing of the shrine's foundation stone, upon which the largest Catholic Church in North America was built to honor Mary.
Vatican reaffirms, clarifies Church teachings on end-of-life care
With the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions ...
Cardinal likens fading Christian presence in Middle East to a sinking ship
Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai warned that the Christian presence in the Middle East is shrinking and church leaders "are called to face the winds that blow in our homelands."
Pope: Coronavirus vaccine must be for all, not just the wealthy
As countries around the world scramble to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis again called for an ethical distribution of the vaccine to everyone, especially those who are struggling financially.
Saying 'thank you' to God is a beautiful prayer, Pope tells children
Saying "thank you" to God is a beautiful prayer, Pope Francis told a group of children and teenagers with autism.
Church, society should recognize leadership of Hispanics, Latinos, Church leaders say
The Catholic Church and American society should recognize the historic and current contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders, said a U.S. bishop as Hispanic Heritage Month gets underway.
Hope is dying in Syria, cardinal says
With no end of conflict and no path toward economic recovery in sight, the Syrian people are losing hope that any sense of peace and normalcy will return, said the apostolic nuncio to Syria.
Knights of Holy Sepulchre give $3.5 million in emergency aid to Holy Land
As members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem around the world were experiencing their own COVID-19 lockdowns, they contributed some $3.5 million to a special fund to support the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, especially its schools and charitable outreach.
Bishops say proposed HUD rule gives faith-based shelters some flexibility
Three U.S. Catholic bishops said that a proposed modification to a 2016 federal rule governing ...
Intended as inclusive, encyclical title will be in Italian, official says
Pope Francis' encyclical on fraternity and social friendship will be released with an Italian title that will not be translated into different languages, reported Vatican News.
Pope names Maltese bishop secretary-general of Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Italian Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri as secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops and ...
Impossible to bear tragic loss of a child without God's help, Pope says
Without God's help, it is impossible to bear the tragic loss of a young life, Pope Francis said.
Colombian Church leaders call for reconciliation, truth following protests
Bishops in Colombia prayed for the victims of police violence and urged protesters not to take justice into their own hands, following a chaotic week in which 13 people were killed during protests over law enforcement in the South American country.
Bangladeshis mourn U.S. missionary who served more than six decades
Holy Cross Father Timm is remembered as a humanist and internationally acclaimed scientist who discovered several new species of ...
Pope: Protests must be nonviolent; governments must respect rights
Expressing his concern about demonstrations taking place in many countries around the world, Pope Francis appealed for nonviolence, dialogue and the guarantee of civil rights.
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