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VATICAN CITY — A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling the global hunger crisis, damaging the lives of individuals and preventing the progress of all people, Pope Francis said. “In many places, our brothers and sisters do...
Burke Masters was a baseball player who waited years for his call up to the major leagues. But when it finally came, he was wearing a different uniform than he expected. Masters, you see, is a Catholic priest. And years...
WASHINGTON — Jeannie Gaffigan didn’t initially set out to write a book about having her brain tumor removed. It is a story that pretty much rolled out of her usual observations on life, faith and family that have been such...
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- During their two-hour group meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican Nov. 15, the Catholics bishops of the New York region experienced a "free and open discussion of many of the challenges and opportunities our church...
Bishop Malooly celebrated his 75th birthday Jan. 18 and -- as required by canon law -- submitted his resignation to Pope Francis. The pope has not yet accepted it. As we approach Thanksgiving, we prayerfully give thanks for the tenure...
SAN FRANCISCO -- After a 10-member jury handed down a multimillion-dollar verdict late Nov. 15 in a federal lawsuit against David Daleiden late Nov. 15, a Chicago based pro-life firm said it would appeal the judgment on behalf of...
DOVER -- Delawareans should be wary of assisted suicide legislation currently in the state's General Assembly. Delaware Right to Life heard that message from speaker Alex Schadenberg, director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, at the group’s annual banquet Nov. 14...
WASHINGTON -- Five days before the scheduled execution of death-row inmate Rodney Reed -- who gained attention of Catholic leaders and celebrities alike -- the top criminal appeals court in Texas granted an indefinite stay of his execution and...
"Oh, you're a millennial." He said it like a curse word, his voice dripping with sarcasm and contempt. I nodded. "Born in 1989. Full blown, through and through." I thought about adding, "I'm sorry ... " apologizing on behalf of a...
BALTIMORE -- The day after the U.S. bishops were encouraged at their Baltimore meeting to bring young people back to the church, they were urged to also pay more attention to and support the teens and young adults among...

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