Archive for May 5, 2014

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By Elise Harris

Pope: follow God for pure intentions rather than personal gain

During his daily Mass Pope Francis warned against those who use their faith vainly in order to obtain power or... Read more

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Pope receives sculpture of newly canonized 'Apostle of Brazil'

The Diocese of La Laguna on the Spanish island of Tenerife has sent Pope Francis a bronze sculpture of St.... Read more

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Pope calls on Church in Sri Lanka to be leaven for reconciliation

During his ad limina address Saturday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Sri Lanka to continue their role in reconciliation... Read more

Bishop-designate Frank Kalabat of the Chaldean Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Detroit?w=200&h=150

New bishop named for US Chaldean eparchy

Pope Francis has named a Chaldean Catholic priest in Michigan as the next bishop of the Detroit-based Eparchy of St.... Read more

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Supreme Court upholds freedom to pray at public meetings

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 upheld the practice of voluntary prayer before public meetings by a 5-4 ruling,... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Hospice seeks funds for its human dignity-centered care

An end-of-life care organization based in Denver, Colo. will begin helping patients in earnest later this month and is raising... Read more