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Pope challenges Chilean youth to ask, ‘What would Christ do?’
January 25, 2018SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS)—Pope Francis challenged young Chileans, telling them to always ask themselves, “What would Christ do in my place?” “At school, at university, when outdoors, when at home, among friends, at work, when taunted: ‘What would Christ do in my place?’” he told thousands of young people who came from all over Latin America […]
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Beatitudes are fruits of hope, not cheap talk, pope says in Chile
January 19, 2018SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS)—The beatitudes are not cheap words for those who think they know it all yet do not commit to faith; they are the fruit of a hopeful heart that yearns for peace and happiness, Pope Francis said. Christ’s response to the longings and aspirations of those seeking a life of happiness are not […]
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The Senior Side: The grandparent role in family faith formation
January 12, 2018“When it comes to grandchildren and faith, why do we care so much? Grandparents don’t usually expect to have a say in where their grandkids go to school or camp, who they associate with or what career they choose. Yet, many care profoundly whether and where their grandchildren practice religion.” Janet Perlmutter, Parenthood.com During the […]
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The Good News should enliven our online conversation
January 12, 2018The Vatican has launched an updated website—and it is quite attractive! Pope Benedict XVI originally initiated the papal Twitter account, and Pope Francis has greatly increased the number of people worldwide who now connect with him through this medium. Recently his media collaborators gave the Vatican a brand-new image in cyberspace at www.vatican.va. It’s important […]
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Catholic groups decry end of immigration protection for Salvadorans
January 12, 2018WASHINGTON (CNS)—As the Catholic Church in the U.S. began observing National Migration Week, Jan. 7-13, a time to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, immigrants, refugees, and human trafficking victims, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that it would end an immigration program for thousands of Salvadorans, one of the largest groups of modern-day […]
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For New Year, pope urges help for refugees, respect for life
January 12, 2018VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis began the New Year praying the world would demonstrate a marked increase in solidarity and welcome for migrants and refugees. “Let’s not extinguish the hope in their hearts; let’s not suffocate their hopes for peace,” the pope said Jan. 1 before reciting the Angelus with a crowd gathered in St. Peter’s […]
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Confronting the ‘Big Inevitable Thought’ as new year opens
January 12, 2018Over the Christmas holidays I was in the Tampa area visiting my cousin Julie and her husband, Chuck, plus my Aunt Rita, and a slew of other relatives. My cousin John was on crutches because he’d had knee surgery the previous week. He had to keep his leg elevated, use ice packs and take pain […]
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‘Downsizing’ presents unexpectedly ‘humane, faith-tinged’ film
January 12, 2018NEW YORK (CNS)—An odd combination of elements makes up the offbeat drama “Downsizing.” But the residue that remains with viewers is ultimately a positive one. On the dramatic level, what begins as a curious sci-fi fantasy about a futuristic technology people can use to shrink themselves (and thereby greatly reduce the toll they take on […]
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With new U.S. administration, USCCB enters policy debates more often in ‘17
January 12, 2018WASHINGTON (CNS)—A new presidential administration and a new Congress kept the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as busy as ever in addressing public policy issues during 2017. Hardly a week passed without at least one reaction, statement or commentary, all based on traditional Catholic social teaching, on a public policy matter from a USCCB committee […]
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Msgr. Donald Kiernan, longtime priest and dedicated public servant, dies at 93
January 12, 2018ATLANTA—Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan, longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and dedicated public servant, died Tuesday, Jan. 9. He was 93. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, on Dec. 28, 1924, the son of Thomas F. and Lena V. (Doherty) Kiernan. He attended Coyle High School, Taunton, and Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island. In […]