Archive for August 30, 2017

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By Perry West

How this Catholic saint might be the patron of opioid addicts

As the opioid addiction crisis rises to the threshold of a national emergency, the story of a little-known Catholic saint... Read more

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After three years of ISIS occupation, the Mass returns to Mosul

Following the liberation of Mosul, Iraq, from the hands of the Islamic State, Christians are cautiously returning to the city.... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his May 31, 2017, general audience. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

A little bit of 'youthful euphoria' is healthy for Christian life, Pope says

On Wednesday, Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Argentine pastoral letter: 'Accompaniment' in marriage must be faithful

A pastoral letter on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia by Bishop Pedro Daniel Martinez Perea of San Luis, Argentina... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI on Aug. 28, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Here's what Benedict XVI's former students will discuss next month

The persecution and martyrdom of Christians will be the topic of discussion at an annual gathering of Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

In Denver, new women's shelter cares for hidden side of homelessness

Cindy Brown spent 12 years in the U.S. Army. Approaching late middle age, she found herself in a crisis.  Read more