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Pope Francis, with retired pope, canonizes Sts. John and John Paul

By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Canonizing two recent popes in the presence of his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis praised the new Sts. John XXIII and John Paul […]

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Don't forget to pack patience, determination on pilgrimage to Rome

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When preparing for two canonizations that draw nearly 1 million people to Rome, people usually pack essentials like food, water, raingear and sunhats. […]

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Roughing it for the saints: Thousands sleep outdoors to get to Mass

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Volunteers wearing neon yellow vests interlocked their arms and led the crowds, several hundred at a time, slowly toward St. Peter’s Square. The […]

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The Morality of Dying: A Catholic Approach to end of Life Issues – Dr. Eustace Fernandes

Theology on Tap – Fort Wayne Pillars of Faith: A Journey Through Catholicism Dr. Eustace Fernandes received a Doctorate in Medicine from The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, […]

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Pope: Don't dwell like bats in darkness; live gladly in Christ's light

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Don’t live the faith as if it were a “nonstop funeral,” Pope Francis said. Because Jesus isn’t “up there,” faraway, but is close […]

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The risen Jesus, not money or power, is the source of life, pope says

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Too often people are fixated on material things, money, power or status — none of which can give life and joy, Pope Francis […]

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TCN: April 27, 2014

This week’s issue covers Easter and Triduum celebrations. Rome is preparing for the canonizations of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, and […]

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Rome prepares for influx ahead of canonizations

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just over a week before Pope Francis canonizes two of his predecessors in a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square, Romans are bracing for the arrival of […]

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Saint Anne Home residents rejoice on Easter with Bishop Rhoades

By Kay Cozad For photos from around the diocese during the Tridduum visit the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — It was with great joy and rejoicing that over 200 residents, […]

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Courage offers pursuit of holiness, ‘growing into’ the life of virtue

By Allison Ciraulo  SOUTH BEND — In 1980, the late Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York founded a ministry that sought to reach out to individuals in the Church who […]

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Two to be ordained Holy Cross priests

NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Deacons Adam D.P. Booth and Patrick E. Reidy will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, April 26, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart […]

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Saints John XXIII and John Paul II

This coming Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church will receive a great gift: two new saints. The canonization of two modern-day Popes, John XXIII and John Paul II, is an […]