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By Mark Pattison
WASHINGTON — In the insurance world, extreme weather events such as tornadoes are often referred to as “acts of God.” But in the small Texas town of Emory, about 50 miles northwest of Tyler and 70 miles east of Dallas, some 45 people are considering it an act of God that they survived a […]
Global
By Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY — As anti-government protests in Venezuela turned deadly, Pope Francis called for an end to the bloodshed. “I make a heartfelt appeal to the government and all components of Venezuelan society to avoid any more forms of violence, to respect human rights and to seek a negotiated solution to the grave humanitarian, […]
National
By Mark Pattison
The centenary of Kennedy's birth has brought fresh appraisals of the first — and so far, only — Catholic to attain the presidency and his assassination-truncated term of office.
Local
By Chaz Muth
Pope Francis frequently says he wants the church to be a loving mother, using the example of Mary, whose humility and tenderness aren't virtues of the weak, but of the strong, and that we don't have to mistreat others to feel important and make a difference.
Local
By Kathleen Mahoney
At a spry 88 years old, Mary Kenney is the keeper of the family heirloom that has been worn by more than 50 babies at their baptism in New York, New Jersey and Maryland.
Local
By Michael Flach
Kate Walsh O’Beirne, a writer and editor for National Review and a regular guest on CNN’s “The Capital Gang,” was a woman of strong character and humble faith who joyfully needled, prodded and coaxed others to believe, said Father Paul D. Scalia at the April 28 funeral Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
CAIRO — Calling his visit to Egypt a journey of “unity and fraternity,” Pope Francis launched a powerful call to the nation’s religious leaders to expose violence masquerading as holy and condemn religiously inspired hatred as an idolatrous caricature of God. “Peace alone, therefore, is holy, and no act of violence can be perpetrated in […]
National
By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON — New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan described the recent pledge from the Democratic National Committee’s chair to support only pro-abortion candidates “disturbing” and “intolerant.” The cardinal, who is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged members of the Democratic party to “challenge their leadership to recant this […]
Bishop Burbidge
With all people of good will, we join in the observance of May as National Foster Care Month. Each year, nearly a half million children in need of a home are embraced by foster care families. The provision of foster care is just one example of the generosity, compassion and loving spirit that are part […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
CAIRO — Placing flowers, lighting a candle and praying at the site where dozens of Coptic Orthodox Christians were killed by an Islamic State militant last year, Pope Francis and Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II paid homage to those who were killed for their faith. Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros walked in a short […]
