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An animal lover’s lessons in grief
There’s been a rash of deaths among my family members and coworkers recently — deaths of our beloved pets, though, rather than loved ones. “Pets?” you say. Yes, pets — […]
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Zeal for the New Evangelization
This coming Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is also called Good Shepherd Sunday. In the Gospel, Jesus the Good Shepherd teaches us that He knows His sheep and they […]
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Father of boy killed in bombings grateful for 'thoughts and prayers'
BOSTON (CNS) — The first name released of someone killed in the April 15 explosions at the Boston Marathon was that of 8-year-old Martin Richard, whose picture in newspapers showed […]
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Pope offers prayers for victims, first responders in Boston
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis responded to the bombings in Boston by invoking peace for the souls of the departed, consolation for the suffering and strength for emergency and […]
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Pope names international panel of cardinals to advise on Vatican reform
By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Amid rising concerns about corruption and mismanagement in the central administration of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis named an international panel of […]
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Christian credibility undermined by hypocrisy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The credibility of Christianity is undermined by pastors and faithful who preach one thing and do another, Pope Francis said. “One cannot proclaim the […]
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Adult stem cells offer ethical, effective cures, speakers say
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Finding safe and effective cures to disease and illness does not have to go against moral and ethical principles; that was the message […]
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To understand Bible, one must understand its nature, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic faith is not centered simply on a book — the Bible — but on Jesus Christ, the Word of God made […]
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'Shepherd in combat boots' awarded Medal of Honor for Korean service
By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Catholic Korean War chaplain who selflessly pulled wounded men from enemy fire and helped his fellow prisoners of war keep a sense of […]
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Christians can't lead 'double life,' pope says in homily
By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A “double life” that honors both worldly values and the teachings of Jesus is not an option for Christians, even when obedience […]
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Being Christian means acting, loving like Christ, pope says at audience
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian isn’t a person who simply follows some commandments, but is a person who tries to think like Christ, “act like him, […]
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Meekness sows harmony in church; gossip sows division, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians need to recover the value of meekness, particularly when they are tempted to speak ill of one another or gossip about each […]