Archive for September 15, 2018

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By Perry West

Catholic Charities in NY receives grant to treat rural opioid abuse

A Catholic Charities in New York has received a nearly $1 million grant to provide care to opioid addicts in... Read more

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Chilean officials raid four dioceses in sex abuse investigation

As part of the investigation into sexual crimes against minors committed  by members of the Catholic Church in Chile, the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Do not avoid the wounds of the Church, pope says in Sicily

In Sicily Saturday, Pope Francis said the wounds of the Church and the world are the wounds of Christ, and... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis warns priests against living a double life

During a day trip to Sicily Saturday, Pope Francis told priests and religious to fight their vices and strive to... Read more

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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.

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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

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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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