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Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — The world needs the "miracle of tenderness" brought by people who accompany those experiencing illness or adversity, Pope Francis wrote.
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By Jim Hale
The providential story of Mother Angelica’s founding of EWTN captivated an audience of more than 450 men at the diocesan men’s conference, “Anchored in Hope,” at St. Joseph Church in Herndon March 8. Speaker Michael Warsaw, chairman of the board and CEO of EWTN, said that Mother Angelica’s favorite quote was, “Dare to do the […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis continues to rest, pray, follow his doctors' prescribed therapies and work a bit throughout the day, the Vatican press office said March 7.
Global
By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — In a world where people are tempted to build walls to exclude others, Christians and Muslims are challenged to build, through dialogue, a shared future based on fraternity, leaders of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue said in a message to Muslims around the world.
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY — On his 21st day in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis' condition remained stable, and he continued his respiratory and physical therapy "with benefit" March 6, his doctors said.
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Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist Judith Gebelein died March 4 following an acute respiratory complication at the age of 78.
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By Jim Hale
Standing in the passageway outside the Cathedral of St. Thomas More after the Ash Wednesday Mass March 5, Kristin Garesche wasn’t worried about the strong winds and heavy rain. “It’s a beautiful day of repentance and preparing ourselves for Easter and all of the things we’re going to work on to bring Christ into our […]
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By Carol Glatz
VATICAN CITY — Despite his illness, age and hospitalization, Pope Francis is still demonstrating his deep faith and exercising his role as pontiff, said a cardinal who once served as an auxiliary bishop of Rome.
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By Justin McLellan
VATICAN CITY — "To support the service of the Apostolic See and considering the current economic situation," Pope Francis established a permanent Vatican commission dedicated to boosting donations to the Holy See through targeted campaigns.
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