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Education, civil rights leader Norman Francis to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare...
NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- Norman C. Francis, who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana for 47 years and has been a prominent...
We are all prodigal children in the eyes of our Father
On this Fourth Sunday of Lent, we hear the parable of the prodigal son. When I was a kid, my father spoke to me...
Parable of the prodigal son reminds us that no matter what,...
As a child I was an overachiever with a strong competitive streak. I couldn't stand to lose at anything, not even Candy Land! By...
What is the standing of sacraments conferred by laicized priests, bishops?
This is a guest commentary that examines questions some have raised about sacraments conferred by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick during his 60 years...
500 years of recipes: Vatican cookbook offers rare collection of recipes,...
"The Vatican Cookbook: 500 Years of Classic Recipes, Papal Tributes and Exclusive Images of Life and Art at the Vatican" by the Pontifical Swiss...
Abortion, school choice, environment among topics at ‘Catholic Days’ in Florida
WASHINGTON -- Florida Catholics had nothing but positive, faith-driven change for their home state on their minds as they met with legislators in Tallahassee...
Look toward church’s future with optimism, not sense of defeat, says...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said that although people have good reason to feel anger toward the Catholic Church and fear...
Jesus broke religious barriers, Brother Alois tells Christians, Muslims
BEIRUT — Amid all the violence of the world, religions must be factors of peace, Brother Alois Leser, prior of the Taize community, told...
Pope Francis to visit Mozambique and island nations in September
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit the eastern African nation of Mozambique and the island nations of Madagascar and Mauritius in the...
Creators of movie ‘Unplanned’ awaited divine intervention, right opportunity
INDIANAPOLIS -- As introductions were made and basic information was gathered, the voices of Chuck Konzelman and Cary Solomon were jovial and lighthearted.
But in...