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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.
Americans’ median household income is on the rise — so is homelessness. January is Poverty Awareness Month, as well as the month when counties throughout the U.S. conduct point-in-time (PIT) counts, a count of unsheltered or homeless individuals. This year, PIT counts will take place Jan. 22-23. The Diocese of Arlington encompasses four of the […]
VATICAN CITY — When children are baptized, their parents and the church are giving them the greatest gift ever: the gift of faith, Pope Francis said before baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.
VATICAN CITY — Meeting young people receiving care at an oncology-hematology clinic in Poland, Pope Francis told them they are witnesses of hope, and he reminded them Jesus is their friend. “You can share your joys and sorrows with him,” he said during an audience at the Vatican Jan. 10 with the young patients, their […]
VATICAN CITY — While society is increasingly focused on pushing the limits of human achievement, it must not lose sight of its duty to protect the dignity of the vulnerable, especially children exploited by the "scourge of child labor," Pope Francis said.
Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 With the Christmas season drawing to a close, it’s always possible that we’ve under-appreciated some of the gifts we’ve received. Embarrassingly, some of the best presents I’ve ever been given have languished on my shelves or in storage for months or years before I’ve cracked them open and discovered a real treasure. […]