Archive for August 11, 2018

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Canadian bishops: Keep palliative care distinct from assisted suicide

In the age of legal assisted suicide and euthanasia, palliative care must remain as a distinct form of care that... Read more

Bishop Santiago Silva of Chile's military diocese (L) and Bishop Fernando Ramos arrive for a bishops' assembly in Punta de Tralca, Chile, Aug. 3, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Chile's military diocese raided in abuse investigation

Police seized documents and equipment from the office of the bishop of Chile's military diocese Thursday as part of an... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Francis continues to watch abuse response in Chile, Vatican says

Pope Francis held a meeting on the abuse scandal in Chile and will continue to follow the actions of the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses Italian youth at the Circus Maximus in Rome, Aug. 11, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to Italian youth: Don't live your life 'in retirement'

Be courageous and seize the work you are called to do for the good of the world; do not live... Read more

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Archbishop José H. Gomez held a press conference on Dec. 16, 2024, to present Father Juan Gutierrez, who experienced a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Los Angeles priest experienced miracle that paved way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization

The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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