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Plenary indulgence to be offered at Diocesan Vespers for Year of Consecrated Life

NOTRE DAME — At 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will preside at a special celebration […]

Work together to promote, defend life, pope says on Mother's Day

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People must work together to protect life, Pope Francis said on Mother’s Day, the day Italy celebrates its annual March For Life. After […]

Christian leaders hope Palestinian saints can be intercessors for peace

By Judith Sudilovsky BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) — Christian leaders in the Holy Land hope two new Palestinian saints will become intercessors for peace and a bridge among faiths. “I […]

Fatima 'lifts veil' on evil, Christian persecution, says cardinal

By Laura Ieraci VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The so-called “secrets” of Our Lady of Fatima tell of today’s Christian persecution, in addition to the martyrdom of the past century, said […]

TCN: May 10, 2015

This week’s issue covers the 150th anniversary celebration plans of Ave Maria Press. Four ladies from various parishes formed a HOPE Group to offer support for those dealing with infertility […]

Pope signs decrees in causes for Blessed Serra, married couple, martyrs

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although he already has said he will canonize Blessed Junipero Serra in Washington in September, Pope Francis formally approved a sentence by members […]

Faith formation program focuses on social justice ahead of papal trip

By Matthew Gambino PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — As Catholics and non-Catholics alike prepare for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States in September, the pontiff’s message of greater solidarity with poor […]

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Pope: Marriage is brave promise to love like Jesus, not showy ceremony

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian marriage isn’t just a big ceremony held in a church with nice flowers and everyone wearing fancy clothes and taking lots […]

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USF kicks off downtown campus renovations, USF president named Sagamore of the Wabash

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — A renovation celebration marked the official start of the conversion of the former Chamber of Commerce building in downtown Fort Wayne into the new […]

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Truly loving God means to love others

6th Sunday of Easter Jn 15:9-17 The Acts of the Apostles once again provides the first reading for a weekend in the Easter season. In this reading, the Apostle Peter […]

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Vatican unveils logo, prayer, details of Holy Year of Mercy

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Holy Year of Mercy will be an opportunity to encourage Christians to meet people’s “real needs” with concrete assistance, to experience a […]

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Ave Maria Press celebrates 150 years of spreading the Gospel

By Chris Lushis NOTRE DAME — Since its founding in 1865, Ave Maria Press has provided spiritual nourishment and education for the Catholic faithful through its publication of countless books, […]