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Advent is a time for spiritual preparation

Nov. 27 will kick off a season of new beginnings for the Catholic Church in the United States. Not only is it the start of Advent and a new liturgical year, it also will mark the introduction of the new English translation of the Roman Missal.

Penn State crisis shows sex abuse pervasive in US society, many say

LEVITTOWN, Pa. – The child sexual abuse crisis at Penn State University brings into focus the harsh reality that the problem is pervasive in U.S. society, according to experts in the field and church officials.

Youths’ participation in national conference includes service projects

INDIANAPOLIS – Kevin Souza put freshly baked chocolate chip cookies into small baggies, knowing they would be part of a delivery to women in prison.

In Mexico, pope to address issue of violence, Vatican official says

VATICAN CITY – Mexico’s high level of violence is of deep concern and will surely be addressed by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the country next year, said a Vatican official.

New Mexico man carries cross 630 miles to priest-hero’s Kansas hometown

GALLUP, N.M. – For some, Father Emil Kapaun may be a footnote in a conflict many have come to know as the “Forgotten War,” but for John Moore of Gallup, the Korean War chaplain’s heroic exploits deserve the attention of congressional and Vatican officials in a movement to have the Kansas priest honored with the...

Mexican groups to governments: Resolve situation of Guatemalan farmers

MEXICO CITY – A coalition of Mexican human rights groups has called on the Mexican and Guatemalan governments to resolve the situation of some 300 farm families who fled a violent eviction in northern Guatemala and now reside in squalor on the Mexican side of the border.

Survey shows Mormon faith could impact Romney chance at GOP nomination

WASHINGTON – Negative opinions about his Mormon faith could hurt former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s chances of receiving the Republican nomination for president, but are not likely to impact the presidential race if he gets the nomination, according to recent polling.

Audio of Tom Booth preparing NCYC for “Holy” and “Amen”

One of the amazing side benefits of being a reporter is that you record history when you don’t even know history is happening before your eyes. Tom Booth, composer of “Mass of Life” arrangements, led worship with that music for the last time this past weekend during NCYC’s final Mass. Earlier today, I reported that...

Tom Booth considering revising his Mass of Life for new translation

One of the great joys of covering the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) was meeting Tom Booth, the musician and composer who led worship during the conference’s final Mass. Tom wrote the “Mass of Life,” which was used for the final time in its current incarnation during the NCYC’s closing Mass. The new Missal translation...

Pakistan to review list of obscene words that includes ‘Jesus Christ’

VATICAN CITY – A Pakistani telecom agency backed off a ban on “obscene” words – including the name Jesus Christ – in text messages on mobile phones.

Baltimore teens take center stage at National Catholic Youth Conference

INDIANAPOLIS – Tears were flowing easily and smiles were wide for TyAunna Armstead, Thomas Ensey, Norman Crone and Phillip Middleton Nov. 19 inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

NCYC: Archdiocesan youths re-energized in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS – As musician Steve Angrisano moved about the National Catholic Youth Conference stage inside Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 17, singing his hit “Yes, Lord,” Doug Hanna danced from about 100 feet away.