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Venerating relic a chance for youths to reflect on John Paul’s papacy
Catholic students and faculty convened in Miami Nov. 5 to venerate what is considered a “first-class relic” of Blessed John Paul II and used the occasion to reflect on the life and impact of the late pope, who along with Blessed John XXIII will be canonized April 27 at the Vatican.
Share each other’s burdens in prayer, acts of love, pope says
Saying, “don’t worry, we aren’t taking up a collection,” Pope Francis asked people at his weekly general audience to perform an act of charity by praying for a seriously ill 18-month-old girl named Noemi.
French archbishop urges church to lead way in justice for poor, Roma
The president of the French bishops’ conference criticized his country’s attitudes to Roma and migrants and urged the Catholic Church to lead the way in upholding “fraternity, justice and solidarity” with the poorest.
Vatican envoy reminds U.S. bishops: No ruling on Medjugorje apparitions
The Vatican ambassador to the United States has reminded U.S. Catholics that the Vatican has not recognized alleged Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, as authentic.
Pope names Bishop Matano of Vermont to head Diocese of Rochester, N.Y.
Pope Francis has named Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of Burlington, Vt., to head the Diocese of Rochester, N.Y. He succeeds Bishop Matthew H. Clark, who retired in September 2012.
Sainthood candidate an intercessor ‘for all of God’s people,’ says nun
The prayers of two religious sisters born in the Archdiocese of Omaha were key elements of the Vatican-approved miracle that led the way to the upcoming beatification of their order’s foundress, Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration.
Vatican embassy in Syria hit, damaged by mortar strike
A mortar round hit the apostolic nunciature in the Syrian capital, causing limited damage to the building and no casualties because of the early hour of the strike, said the Vatican ambassador to Syria.
God expects a wholehearted RSVP to his invitations, pope says
Being on God’s “guest list” is not enough for salvation; a person must respond to the offer of faith and actively participate in the life of the church, Pope Francis said.
Medical professionals bear witness to God’s love, care, archbishop says
Health care professionals are “the quiet missionaries of the culture of life,” said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, celebrant of the White Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
At the WCC assembly, delegates reaffirm mission, evangelism
A year after the Catholic Synod of Bishops met in Rome to reflect on the “new evangelization,” the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches affirmed the same topic.
