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Pope appeals for end to violence in Nigeria
Violence does not resolve problems, but only
multiplies the tragic consequences of tensions between different
groups, Pope Benedict XVI said as he appealed for an end to violence in
Nigeria.
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God renews, does not reinvent church, pope says
The Second Vatican Council's renewal of the Catholic
Church was a sign of progress, not a sign of repudiating the past, Pope
Benedict XVI said.
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There's an 'app' for that
In a world that boasts continual
technological change, the iPhone by Apple has gained near-iconic
status. Even Apple boasts there are more than 140 million applications
-- or "apps," in Apple-speak -- that users can obtain for their phones.
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Homilies should be under eight minutes
Homilies should be no longer than eight minutes -- a listener's average attention span, said the head of the synod office.
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Cowboy's handmade crosses a tangible sign of faith
Attend any rodeo on the island of Hawaii and you will see small leather crosses attached to the saddles of many of the riders.
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Catholic church in downtown Atlanta elevated to minor basilica
The Vatican's elevation of Sacred Heart Church in
Atlanta to a minor basilica Feb. 22 is a tribute to the "faith of so
many Atlanta families whose Catholic heritage can be traced" to the
parish for more than 100 years, said the pastor.
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Bishops urge bipartisan action on health care reform
As Democratic and Republican leaders gathered in
Washington for a health care summit convened by President Barack Obama,
the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders urged all parties to commit
themselves to health care reform that is affordable, accessible and
protects the life and dignity of every person.
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Fellowship for the soul, food for the body
What began as a dream in the hearts of two women
became a reality on Nov. 17 when St. Francis Xavier, Merrill opened its
doors to the needy. The Open Hands Community Soup Kitchen welcomes
anyone for homemade soup, bread and fellowship Tuesday evenings.
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From Holy Spirit to team spirit
It was a weekend of hard-earned wins for Team USA.
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Workshops scheduled to train leaders on new missal
Registration is now open for a series of workshops
to help prepare priests and diocesan leaders for implementation of the
revised Roman Missal.
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Church coordinates aid, gives condolences to quake victims
As Chile’s Catholic Church coordinated aid to
victims of the massive earthquake that struck the country’s central
coast on Feb. 27, church leaders expressed their condolences to
families of the more than 700 people killed.
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