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Church's credibility found in showing mercy, pope says in new book

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being ministers of God’s mercy, church members overcome “prejudice and rigidity,” taking risks like Jesus did in order to heal and to save, […]

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The best legacy children can receive from parents is faith, pope says

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The best thing parents can pass on to their children is their religious faith, Pope Francis said as he baptized 26 babies. Ensure […]

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Seek out signs God offers everyone for finding Jesus, pope says

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Go out and seek the signs God is offering everyone today that will lead to Christ, Pope Francis said. The thirst for God […]

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God's mercy knows 'no limits,' frees people from despair, pope says

By Carol Glatz and Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God’s ability to forgive “knows no limits” as his mercy frees people from bitterness and despair, Pope Francis said. […]

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Singing does good for the soul, pope tells young choristers

By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Singing is good for one’s soul and, as St. Augustine says, Christian life is not a sad path but a joyous one […]

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Mercy enlightens past year, gives hope for new year, pope says

By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The gift of mercy is a light that helps Christians reflect on the past year and radiates hope at the start of […]

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Baby Jesus teaches people to let go of ego, be humble, kind, pope says

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Christmas season is a time to learn from baby Jesus to let go of selfishness and be humble and giving as he […]

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Wrestling meet takes to the mat

Saint Joseph High School in South Bend hosted Marian High School, Mishawaka, in an evening wrestling meet on Dec. 10. Saint Joseph won the event, 48-30. Above, Marian High School senior Lucas […]

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CYO rallies at year end

By Michelle Castleman  FORT WAYNE — In the final weekend of league play for the calendar year 2015, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) teams saw lots of action. At the St. […]

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Seminarians and their families gather for Serran celebration

By Tim Johnson and Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Seminarians of the diocese gathered with their parents at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne on Dec. 22 for […]

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Priests win second annual Cupertino Classic

The second annual Cupertino Classic, a friendly basketball game pitting priests against seminarians from the diocese, attracted a large crowd to Bishop Dwenger High School gymnasium on Monday, Dec. 28. […]

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SoulCore strengthens faith and improves health

By Kay Cozad  FORT WAYNE — SoulCore, a new movement spreading across southwest Fort Wayne, is strengthening faith and improving health for many. The program, according to its website, www.soulcore.com, is […]