The sacrament of anointing of the sick -- sometimes called the sacrament of the sick -- continues the healing work of Jesus.
The sacrament is appropriate for anyone whose health is seriously imperiled by sickness or advanced age.
Through the anointing...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Students of St. John Paul II Catholic Preparatory School in Minneapolis joyfully put on brand new coats as current and former members of the Minnesota Vikings greeted them.
One of the Vikings' backup quarterbacks, Kyle Sloter, and former...
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OXFORD, England -- Mali's Catholic Church said it hopes to obtain the release of a kidnapped Franciscan nun after her Islamist captors released a video showing her pleading with the pope to help save her life.
"Although we've...
MADISON, Wis. -- Rain or shine, life is precious and a gift from God.
More than 500 people were probably reflecting on that as they marched from St. Patrick Church in Madison to the Wisconsin Capitol Jan. 22 -- the...
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VATICAN CITY -- Every religious leader must unmask and condemn any attempt to use God's name to perpetuate evil and to justify hatred, violence and exploitation, Pope Francis said.
"Violence promoted and carried out in the name of...
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WILMINGTON – Ursuline came out firing in its nonconference girls basketball game Feb. 2 at top-ranked Conrad, but the Raiders came up a bit short in the upset bid, falling, 73-62, in front of a packed gymnasium. It...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Philadelphia Eagles punter Donnie Jones understands how rarely a chance to play in the Super Bowl comes around.
"I've only been once in 14 years, so it's hard," said Jones, 37. "I've tried to explain to these young...
MIAMI (CNS) -- Step into the principal's office at Epiphany School in Miami, and you'll think you've entered a shrine for the Philadelphia Eagles.
And you'll be right -- as you scan the banners, blanket, desk, chair and other items,...
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VATICAN CITY -- Multiple news reports indicate the Vatican has made substantial progress in reaching an agreement with China's communist government on the naming of bishops for several dioceses.
The news agency Reuters and The Wall Street Journal...
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VATICAN CITY -- For the first time, the International Olympic Committee has invited a Vatican delegation not only to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games, but also to attend its general meeting as...