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ATHENS, Greece — God the Almighty almost always chooses the least mighty people and the most desolate places to reveal the power of his love, Pope Francis said.
MAROUSSI, Greece — Spending a bit of time with young people before leaving Greece, Pope Francis encouraged them to have the courage to hope, to dream and even to question their faith.
WASHINGTON — This year's winners of the Missionary Childhood Association's annual Christmas artwork contest "are missionaries through their art, as their drawings proclaim the good news of Jesus' birth," said Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington, national director of the New York-based Pontifical Mission Societies.
WASHINGTON — When using social media, Ogechi Akalegbere, a catechist and co-chair of the pastoral council at St. Rose of Lima Church in Gaithersburg, Md., finds it's prudent to ensure that her posts honestly reflect her views and are respectful of others.
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — When parishioner Nohema Graber, a Spanish teacher at Fairfield High School, went missing Nov. 3, "we were just beside ourselves," said Father Nick Adam, pastor of St. Mary Parish.
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, has announced the following clergy appointments:
When considering the meaning of Advent, we are struck once again at the church’s extraordinary wisdom. The faithful are granted several weeks to make ready for the solemnity of the Birth of Christ.
VATICAN CITY — Baptism is a gift from God that is waiting to be opened to be fully and joyfully experienced by each Christian, said the preacher of the papal household.
NEW YORK — Will viewers be charmed by "Encanto" (Disney)? For the most part, the answer is probably yes, though this vivacious animated musical does include content that could be of concern for the parents of impressionable kids.
The first purple candle was lit the first weekend of Advent. Now move clockwise and light a second purple candle on the second week, and then the third week, Gaudete Sunday, the pink candle is lit. The last purple candle is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
