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Now what? We wait with hope, more so with faith

The members of the College of Cardinals meet this week at the Vatican to hear about the state of the church. Essentially, it’s a large board of directors or a huge search committee looking at the challenges facing the organization as it chooses a new leader. They will look at the qualifications they believe the...

See with new eyes

Lent is a time that invites us to see with new eyes. Allow me to share a story of a visual miracle in my own life.

Benedict – and us – amid God’s green grandeur

After Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI resigned Feb. 28, he traveled 15 miles southeast from Vatican City to Castel Gandolfo, a summer villa where he spent a significant amount of time during his eight years as pontiff. He left as the sun was setting and bathing Rome in gold – a fitting canvas for his farewell.

Celebrating women in the church

Today is International Women’s Day. That fits right in with March being Women’s History Month. Sometimes, though, the importance of these days is overlooked as we deal with a stressed-out world and the day-to-day grind.But in the church, women certainly have a special place. We know this from Scripture. But

St. Mary’s senior shares his faith

Michael Stehle’s face lights up when he explains how his faith has been strengthened in the past year.

Making babies: In vitro fertilization’s Pandora’s Box

Despite the church’s teaching against assisted reproductive technology, Catholics are among those turning to IVF as an answer to infertility.

Consumerist conception

In addition to unleashing uncertain genetic consequences, assisted reproductive technologies including egg and sperm donation carry other medical and emotional consequences for the donors and the resulting children.

Notre Dame Prep Gym Meet

The coveted Silver Cup of the 86th “Gym Meet” at Notre Dame Prep was brought home by the Class of 2013. Annually, the student run Gym Meet consists of over 500 girls participating in a display of fellowship and school spirit.So what exactly is Gym Meet?Gym Meet is a friendly

Bay Leaf is a spice bite

Situated in a small shopping area, Bay Leaf boasts the typical bold flavors of Indian cuisine.

Jesus put church in hands of erring humans, not angels, says cardinal

If Jesus had wanted a church free of scandal or problems, he would have put it in the hands of angels, not a humanity he loved, said Nigeria's newest cardinal elector.

Rock on which the church is built

Amid the speculation of who the next pontiff may be, we need to pray for holiness.

Your hope for the next pope? Catholic leaders, parishioners answer

As 115 voting cardinals prepare to elect Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s successor, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are also considering the qualities they would like to see in the next man to hold the Catholic Church’s highest office.