Archive for December 21, 2017

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By Matt Hadro

Military chaplains help traumatized soldiers, but who helps them?

As military veterans and victims of violence are treated for psychological trauma, the emotional wounds of missionaries and military chaplains... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

So, Catholic coloring books for grown-ups are a thing...

Coloring books for adults have exploded onto the bookstore scene in the past two years. What was considered a hobby... Read more

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Irish forest secretly grows into Celtic cross

The Celtic cross has been recognized as an emblem of Irish Christianity for centuries.  Read more

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By Perry West

Men are craving authentic friendships – and it's ok to admit it

When Timothy Piazza pledged a fraternity at Pennsylvania State University in February 2017, he had hoped to find a brotherhood.  Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Roman Curia during his annual Christmas greeting Dec. 21, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office

In a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano speaks at the funeral Mass for the former archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Bernard Law. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

We all need God’s mercy, cardinal says at Law’s funeral

At the funeral of Cardinal Bernard Law on Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Sodano said that every one of us is imperfect,... Read more

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Cardinal Maradiaga accused of financial mismanagement

An Italian media outlet has reported allegations of financial mismanagement on the part of Honduran Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga, although no... Read more