Archive for December 5, 2018

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By Hillary Mast

What does it really mean to observe Advent?

With the first Sunday of Advent behind us, the liturgical season of preparing for Christmas is well underway. Read more

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Priest who served thousands in Peruvian highlands dies at 94

The Salesian founder of Operation Mato Grosso, a ministry of service and job training for low-income people in South America,... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: To pray, begin with humility

Learning to pray well is a continual process, but should always start from a place of humility, as Jesus demonstrated... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

American sculptor humbled to bring sand nativity to Vatican

Growing up next door to Daytona Beach in Florida, Rich Varano spent a lot of time making things out of... Read more

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American priest arrested in the Philippines for sexual abuse

An American priest was arrested in the Philippines Wednesday, amid allegations that he sexually assaulted dozens of boys over a... Read more

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'Mass of the Americas' to premiere at San Francisco cathedral

The Mass of the Americas, a newly-commissioned Mass composed by Frank La Rocca, will premiere Saturday for the feast of... Read more

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National Institutes of Health to not renew contract over fetal tissue use

The National Institutes of Health will not renew a contract with the University of California San Francisco over concerns about... Read more

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Satanist statue erected for the holidays in Illinois capitol

Between a Christmas tree and a menorah display in the Illinois state capitol, a statue from the Satanic Temple is... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Why some Camp Fire victims don't ask for help, and what parishes are doing

Though a series of devastating wildfires in California is nearly contained, Catholics engaged in relief efforts are warning that the... Read more

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Amazon founder gives $15 million to Catholic Charities

Three Catholic charitable organizations were named as winners of $5 million grants from the charitable organization of Jeff and MacKenzie... Read more

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First livebirth after womb transplant from deceased donor

Researchers from Brazil announced Tuesday that a baby had been born to a mother who had received a transplanted uterus... Read more

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Tanzanian cardinal: Reject ideological colonization through foreign aid

The Archbishop of Dar es Salaam has asked the government of Tanzania to reject any foreign aid that is conditioned... Read more