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Journalist with family ties to Juárez goes as both reporter and pilgrim
CIUDAD JUÁREZ ― There was lots of excitement as I drove with my family to Ciudad Juárez yesterday afternoon. For my family, this trip was three-fold. First, I am covering Pope Francis’ visit to this city. Secondly, we’re coming as pilgrims. And lastly, I’m coming home — my mother grew up in Juárez, and I’m staying with my aunt.
Archbishop Gómez calls Latinos to build pro-life culture, not political coalition
SANTA ANA, Calif. (CNS) — Saying the future of the pro-life movement is “cultural not political,” Archbishop José H. Gómez of Los Angeles called upon Catholic Latinos to work toward a “new Christian humanism, a new vision of society and human destiny that is rooted in the Gospel.”
Annual diocesan charity appeal supports works of mercy
Timothy and JoAnn Holland, this year’s co-chairs for the annual diocesan Charity and Development Appeal (CDA), have a simple message: if every Catholic gave one dollar more than they did last year, the campaign would raise an extra $700,000.
Foot-washing ritual not limited to men, Vatican says in new decree
A practice already observed by the pope and many priests around the world is now an official Vatican decree.
Comedian, cardinal, inmate present Pope Francis book on mercy
A man who, as a boy, responded that he'd like to be pope when he grew up, helped launch the pontiff's new book-length interview about his experience of mercy.
Observers say Chinese government-religious relations worsened in 2015
After claiming 2014 to be the worst year for religious persecution in China since the Cultural Revolution, observers in and outside the country say 2015 saw the situation deteriorate further.
In Bethlehem, Latin patriarch says mercy must include more than kin
"We can work toward a new world, characterized by equality, peace, charity and mutual respect, so that mercy becomes a common culture within public and family lives," the Latin patriarch said.
‘The Catholic Guy’ speaks to the ‘Sun’ after recording episode in Phoenix
Phoenix was as part of a national five-city tour for Sirius Radio’s Lino Rulli Dec. 10 as he promoted his daily two-hour program “The Catholic Guy.” Rulli, who also serves as personal media advisor to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, has hosted the light-hearted radio show for nine years.
Christmas away from home [VIDEO]
Christmas away from home is a norm for military personnel, inmates, refugees. The Church responds.
Gentle Revolution: Pope wants Year of Mercy to tenderly transform world
Discovering God's generous love kick-starts a virtuous circle, which "leads us to acting in a way that's more tolerant, patient, tender" and just, he said.