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U.S., Mideast Christian leaders vow to work for peace, increase advocacy
April 29, 2016ATLANTA (CNS)—Christian churches have a responsibility to work to bring the chronic conflict in the Middle East to a just peace, and more effective advocacy is needed in the United States, said church leaders meeting in Atlanta. Nearly 40 heads of Christian churches and church-related organizations in the U.S. and the Holy Land adopted a […]
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‘The Story of God’ ponders life, death and the divine
April 29, 2016NEW YORK (CNS)—Weighty issues of life, death and the divine take center stage in “The Story of God,” an ambitious series now showing on the National Geographic Channel on cable TV. Actor Morgan Freeman serves as narrator and host for this six-part series, produced by Revelations Entertainment. Different cultures and religions are examined for their […]
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Shelter director Katie Bashor finished her race, with love
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—For more than three decades, Katie Bashor lovingly served Atlanta’s homeless at Central Night Shelter, an ecumenical ministry of the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Central Presbyterian Church. On April 23, friends and loved ones, co-workers and students, former and current shelter guests came to Mass at the Shrine in celebration of Katie’s […]
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Catholic agencies begin work of rebuilding after Ecuador quake
April 28, 2016QUITO, Ecuador (CNS)—Catholic agencies are beginning to build temporary shelters for thousands of families in Ecuador made homeless by the South American country’s worst natural disaster in nearly seven decades. As the death toll continues to climb following a magnitude-7.8 earthquake, which struck near the town of Muisne on the Pacific Coast April 16, officials […]
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Pope prays for refugees, brings 12 back to Rome from Greece
April 28, 2016MYTILENE, Greece (CNS)—Pope Francis’ five-hour visit to Greece ended with him offering safe passage to Italy to 12 Syrian Muslims, half under the age of 18. The Vatican had kept secret the pope’s plan to invite the members of three Syrian families to fly back to Rome with him April 16. It was confirmed only […] Full Story
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The corporal and spiritual works of mercy
April 28, 2016The corporal works of mercy Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Shelter the homeless Clothe the naked Care for the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead The spiritual works of mercy Instruct the ignorant Counsel the doubtful Admonish the sinner Comfort the sorrowful Forgive injuries Bear wrongs patiently Pray for the living […]
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Prayer of Pope Francis for the Jubilee
April 28, 2016Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created […]
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Pilgrims invited to cross thresholds and receive God’s mercy
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—The seven Holy Doors of the Archdiocese of Atlanta offer local places where the faithful can make a pilgrimage during this Holy Year of Mercy and receive extraordinary graces. The Holy Year of Mercy began Dec. 8, 2015, and extends until Nov. 20, 2016, which is the solemnity of Christ the King and the end […]
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Lourdes group confronts racism with talk
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—In a crowded room at Our Lady of Lourdes Church parish center on a recent Saturday morning, Gino Lloyd shared how the far-flung reach of Facebook, Twitter and social media has brought racism out of the shadows. “It has let America see this is truly going on. In my corner, we knew it was going […]
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St. Pius outscores Marist in rivalry lacrosse match
April 28, 2016ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School girls lacrosse team edged out a 15-13 victory over Marist School girls during a closely contested lacrosse match April 13 at Pius’ George B. Maloof Stadium. Since the match St. Pius (11-3) has gone undefeated in four contests through April 25. They close out the regular season on the road […]