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Come to Jesus for ‘true passion for life,’ pope tells young people
August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—The youthful face of God’s mercy can change the hearts of people who have lost hope, Pope Francis said. A young person who is touched by Christ is “capable of truly great things,” the pope told thousands of young men and women July 28 at the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day in […] Full Story
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Sale puts historic Catholic land ‘in friendly hands’
August 4, 2016SMYRNA—With the signing of a few documents on July 20, Cathedral of Christ the King parishioner Betsy Orr became owner of 200 acres surrounding the historic Locust Grove cemetery in Taliaferro County. The cemetery, dating to 1794, is where many of the earliest Roman Catholic settlers are buried and is the oldest Catholic cemetery in […]
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World Youth Day emcee to speak at All Saints Church
August 4, 2016DUNWOODY—Do you want to experience your faith and live life more deeply? Then don’t miss “Reboot! Live!” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at All Saints Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. “Reboot!” runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The program speaker will be Chris Stefanick, a dynamic, internationally acclaimed speaker and author. Stefanick was the emcee […] Full Story
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Local pilgrims see ‘miles of youth,’ greet pope
August 4, 2016ATLANTA—Atlanta area pilgrims joined millions of young Catholics from across the globe visiting Poland for World Youth Day events July 25-31. More than 10 parishes and groups from the Archdiocese of Atlanta journeyed to the native land of St. Pope John Paul II for the meeting of young people with bishops, catechists and Pope Francis […]
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Don’t tuck life away, take risks, pope tells young people
August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Take risks and do not let life’s obstacles get in the way of encountering the true joy and life that Jesus can give, Pope Francis told more than 1 million young people. “Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to him with all your heart, to respond generously and to follow him,” the pope […] Full Story
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No room for benchwarmers, make history, pope tells youths at vigil
August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Pope Francis told young people they are not called to be couch potatoes, living boring lives, but should leave their mark in history and not let others determine their future. Like a soccer match, life “only takes players on the first string and has no room for benchwarmers,” the pope told young people […]
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Tribunal offers sessions on ‘Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA’
August 4, 2016SMYRNA—A June 11 presentation by the Metropolitan Tribunal on “Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA” for RCIA parish directors, team members and adult confirmation teams drew a fantastic response and exceeded all expectations. One hundred people registered for the two-hour session using online registration. They represented 42 parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Eight […]
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Iconic Atlanta tavern blessed before reopening
August 4, 2016ATLANTA—Amid the massive dust-covered wooden bar and workers in hardhats and an uncooperative air conditioner, Manuel’s Tavern was blessed. Scores of people, including employees and longtime supporters, crowded into the Poncey-Highland neighborhood pub on July 25 with its floor still protected by paper. Brian Maloof, who now runs the tavern begun by his late father, […]
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Catholic, Jewish communities to sponsor event on tolerance
August 4, 2016ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta, together with the American Jewish Committee Atlanta, will hold a special evening on Thursday, Sept. 8, entitled “Repairing the World: Our Responsibility for Tolerance.” The discussion will be held at The Temple in midtown Atlanta, 1589 Peachtree St., NE. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and a reception will begin at […]
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Pope names six women, six men to panel to study women deacons
August 4, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis has appointed six men and six women to a commission to study the issue of women deacons, particularly their ministry in the early church. In addition to the 12 members named Aug. 2, the pope tapped Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, to […]