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Name given at baptism gives sense of identity, belonging, pope says

VATICAN CITY — Naming a child is an important task for parents, because it gives children a sense of identity and belonging to their...

Pope, Christian leaders condemn use of violence against Syria

VATICAN CITY  -- Sharply criticizing a failure to find nonviolent means of bringing peace to Syria and other parts of the world, Pope Francis...

Vatican announces consistory to approve canonizations

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve several canonizations, the Vatican announced. The May 19 consistory, which the Vatican announced...

‘Amazed, grateful and in awe’

Even after more than 40 years as a priest I find myself amazed and surprised in the ministry. The amazement comes from the types...

‘Go in peace’ means go without gossip, pope says

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- The final words at Mass -- "Go in peace" -- are an invitation to Christians to proclaim God's blessings...

How ‘divine mercy parishes’ celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday

Catholic News Service Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday after Easter, but for many parishes in the U.S. bearing the name Divine Mercy,...

Christ is victorious over all that divides people, pope says

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- Easter is a feast that calls Christians to gather together, make a commitment to dialogue and to work for...

Young Ohio boy's wish to meet Pope Francis comes true

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY -- While many people hope to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis and greet him, 12-year-old Peter Lombardi got something...

‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass

Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass with thousands of young people, Pope Francis urged them to continue singing and shouting “hosanna”...

Easter: We are witnesses

Catholic News Service In the teaching of the Second Vatican Council and all the popes since, we hear over and over again that evangelization is...

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