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The Independent News Source. Pope Francis called again for "an immediate cease-fire on all fronts" in the Middle East, urging leaders to "pursue the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to achieve peace."
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A new story opens us to transformation in faith. "There is much work to be done, much to change," writes Sr. Carmen Notario. "Let us not be afraid. We are links in a chain in a definitive ...
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Many in Germany, including Catholic leaders, have spoken up against the rise of the far-right party Alternative for Germany, or AfD. The party recently won around 30% of votes in three German ...
Archbishop Viganò found guilty of schism, excommunicated by …
Jul 5, 2024 · A version of this story appeared in the July 19-August 1, 2024 print issue under the headline: Archbishop Viganò found guilty of schism, excommunicated by Vatican.
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The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges its mistakes and bends down "to heal the wounds we have caused by our sins," Pope Francis said ...
Welcome to NCR's new website | National Catholic Reporter
Oct 18, 2022 · Stay tuned in the new year for improvements to the newspaper. A version of this story appeared in the Oct 28-Nov 10, 2022 print issue under the headline: Welcome to NCR's new website. The National ...
Final resting place: Vatican releases instruction on burial, cremation
Oct 25, 2016 · In 1963, the congregation issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as it was not done as a sign of denial of the basic Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead. The permission ...
EWTN cancellations, departures prompt questions about …
Jan 4, 2021 · A version of this story appeared in the Jan 22-Feb 4, 2021 print issue under the headline: EWTN cancellations, departures prompt questions about network's future. Advertisement. Recent ...
Four Franciscan practices to help us 'see differently'
Aug 4, 2021 · What is described here is what the medieval Franciscan theologian and doctor of the church St. Bonaventure would call "contemplation," which is the ability to recognize God's closeness to and ...