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Advent journey brightened by the promise of a star
December 10, 2015“You need to volunteer at an animal shelter,” my sister said, when I was in the initial shock of grief. “You need something to give you joy.” But an image immediately took shape in my imagination—yours truly driving along with dogs and cats of various shapes and sizes sticking their heads out the car windows. […]
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Pontiff surprised by crowds, joy in Africa
December 10, 2015ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA (CNS)—Pope Francis told reporters he is well aware that God is a god of surprises, but he had not been prepared for what a surprise his first visit to Africa would be. Obviously tired, but equally content, Pope Francis told reporters he prayed in a mosque in Bangui, Central […]
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Pope in Bangui: Open the doors of mercy, counter violence with love
December 10, 2015BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS)—Put down the weapons of war and work for justice, Pope Francis urged the people of the Central African Republic. “Even when the powers of hell are unleashed, Christians must rise to the summons, their heads held high, and be ready to brave blows in this battle over which God will […]
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Honor your martyrs by putting faith into action, pope tells Ugandans
December 10, 2015KAMPALA, Uganda (CNS)—As Pope Francis encouraged Ugandan Christians to draw inspiration from the 19th-century Ugandan Martyrs, he carried with him graphic images of the horrors the 45 Anglican and Catholic martyrs endured. The pope made an early morning visit Nov. 28 to the Anglican shrine and museum located on the site where many of the […]
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Pope ends Kenya visit defending rights of poor, denouncing tribalism
December 10, 2015NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS)—The wealth of residents of the poorest neighborhoods ringing big cities around the world will never be quoted on the stock exchange, even though their wealth gives life and joy to millions of people, Pope Francis said. The pope began his day Nov. 27 in Nairobi’s Kangemi neighborhood, usually referred to as a […]
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Archbishop to priests: ‘Laudato Si’’ calls for renewed relationship with God, others, creation
December 10, 2015ATLANTA—Pundits and business interests question why the pope is getting involved in the debate over climate change and environmental destruction, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory told priests serving in Georgia, but that reaction occurs whenever church leaders raise moral questions about current events. Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical is “written to the entire world,” Archbishop Gregory said. […]
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Founding principal of Blessed Trinity High School to retire
December 10, 2015ROSWELL—Frank Moore, the founding principal of Blessed Trinity High School, announced in a letter to the school community that he would retire from his position at the end of his contract on June 30, 2016. In his letter, he said, “These 16 years at Blessed Trinity have been the most exciting and rewarding of the […]
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In thanksgiving
December 10, 2015I have been watching a little bird every morning. She makes her appearance perched on the gutter on the roof. She is always in exactly the same spot, her head bobbing around, taking in the view of a new day. It is too high a spot for me to see if she has a nest […]
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Pope wants Year of Mercy to tenderly transform the world
December 10, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—When Pope Francis planned the Year of Mercy and the opening of the Holy Door, he did not mean to give the starting signal for a frenzied wave of pilgrims to Rome. More than call to sign up for an Eternal City package tour, the pope is inviting people to strike out on […]
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Thanking those who serve in the consecrated life
December 10, 2015We are so fortunate to have an increasing number of men and women religious within the Archdiocese of Atlanta—but we are still very much open to receiving even more! Dominican men returned to this local Church several years ago. There is an increase in the numbers of Jesuits already taking place at Cristo Rey Atlanta […]