Archive for September 23, 2018

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Archbishop Chaput shares theological critique of youth synod prep document

Archbishop Charles Chaput offered Friday on First Things a critique by a theologian of the working document for the upcoming... Read more

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Passing opioid bill an important first step in addressing crisis, bishop says

The head of the U.S. bishops’ human development committee applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a bill responding to the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Kaunas, Lithuania Sept. 23, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Christian life always includes the cross

As can be seen throughout history, the life of a Christian cannot escape the sacrifices and sorrows of the cross,... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fighters in Vilnius, Lithuania Sept. 23, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

May Lithuania become model of fight for human rights, Pope prays at former KGB headquarters

Pope Francis prayed that Lithuania become an example of defense of human rights in a gathering Sunday with former 20th-century... Read more

Carmen Ciriaco and Dr. Perla Indarte of Brooklyn, and Mayra Reyes of Santa Fe cheer during a V Encuentro session. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Gomez to Encuentro: Jesus sent disciples, Guadalupe sent Juan Diego, God sends you

At the final Mass of the National V Encuentro gathering, Archbishop Jose Gomez encouraged Hispanic and Latino Catholics to go... Read more

Jose, Archbishop Gomez, and Antonio Mendez at the National V Encuentro on Sept. 22, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Two pilgrims trek 30 miles to Encuentro to raise awareness of immigration issues

Most of the delegates attending the National V Encuentro conference arrived by plane, or by car if they lived locally... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in the Kaunas Cathedral Sept. 23, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

In Lithuania, Francis tells priests to hear their people's cries

Pope Francis told priests and religious in Lithuania Sunday to listen to the cries of suffering that come from the... Read more