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The Little Sisters must be allowed to care for people in accordance with their faith

Mar 28, 2016

The seems to be little hope for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Even as their case is heard before the US Supreme Court, and even as optimistic and co
This unique chant brings Vietnamese Catholics deeper into Christ's Passion

Mar 26, 2016

While the Stations of the Cross are a worldwide Lenten devotion for Catholics, the faithful in Vietnam have an additional practice that blends ancient
Italy's 'bleeding thorn' marks the coincidence of Good Friday, Annunciation

Mar 26, 2016

A single thorn held to have been taken from Christ's crown of thorns that traditionally 'bleeds' each time that Good Friday falls on March 25, has done so again this year.
The Cross of Good Friday

Mar 25, 2016

Good Friday is the day of the Cross, the day of suffering and lamentation.
Good Friday 2016: Quotes and messages you can share with loved ones

Mar 25, 2016

Good Friday is a religious holiday observed by Christians across the world in memory of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis to honor 12 migrants during Holy Thursday foot washing ceremony

Mar 24, 2016

Today, March 24, Pope Francis will deliver a Chrism Mass at the Vatican then will move to the Reception Center for Asylum Seekers (CARA) to say the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
Maundy Thursday: Why celebrate Holy Thursday and what is Maundy Money?

Mar 24, 2016

Today is Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday and it marks the beginning of the three day celebration of Easter.
Obama’s visit to Cuba and Francis’ “helping hand”

Mar 23, 2016

US president Barack Obama paid an official visit to Cuba March 20-22, the first time in 88 years that a US president has visited that country and was
How to ‘green’ parishes focus of archdiocese’s Laudato Si’ initiative

Mar 23, 2016

In the final chapter of his 2015 encyclical letter, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” Pope Francis said “individual conversion” and “community networks” will ultimately motivate Christians to develop the new convictions, choices and habits necessary to authentically care for God’s creation.
Christian MPs back new Myanmar ethnic affairs ministry

Mar 23, 2016

Lawmakers in Myanmar's parliament have approved a proposal by the incoming government for the formation of a new ethnic affairs ministry.