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School superintendent at Vatican congress ‘renewing passion’ for Catholic education
December 10, 2015SMYRNA—Diane Starkovich, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is mulling over the experience of attending the World Congress on Catholic Education Nov. 18-21 in Rome and looking forward to sharing lessons learned with educators at home. More than 2,000 educators and administrators took part in the congress, sponsored by the Congregation for […]
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World AIDS Day Mass continues to spotlight ‘crisis in our community’
December 10, 2015ATLANTA—Worshipers reached inside a small basket of red lapel ribbons as they walked into Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta for the archdiocesan World AIDS Day Mass Dec. 1. Organized by Justice and Peace Ministries of the archdiocese, the annual Mass is hosted alternately by one of the parishes with active HIV/AIDS ministries. Joining […]
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Pope: Be a missionary by first being example of love, humanity
December 10, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Missionary spirit is manifested by preaching love, humanity and faith through one’s witness and not through proselytism, Pope Francis said. Faith in Jesus Christ is shared first through “witness then with words,” the pope said Dec. 2 at his weekly general audience. The pope dedicated his audience to reflecting on his trip to […]
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Chinese Catholics celebrate as their community becomes a mission
December 10, 2015DUNWOODY—Members of the Chinese Catholic community are celebrating as their community recently marked its 25th anniversary and was recognized by the Archdiocese of Atlanta as a mission. Now known as the Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission, the recognition formalizes the community’s tie to the archdiocese. This is the 11th mission in the archdiocese, […]
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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 […] Full Story
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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. […]