ROME – One’s feelings of hatred must be washed away with forgiveness and humble service toward others – they should never be left to linger long enough to poison the soul, Pope Benedict XVI said.Read More
ROME – A new book by a Catholic talk show host looks at how media and culture are sending unhealthy messages to women and how the church can fill the emotional and spiritual void left behind.Read More
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Washington and New York shortly after Easter. The timing of this papal visit raises the question: Is the ministry of the pope affected or even shaped in a particular way by the resurrection of the crucified Jesus? Is preaching the risen Lord at the heart of what St Peter and...Read More
“Be generous with your time, with your love, with your life.” With these parting words to his daughter, Rachel, Doctor Mark Greene prepared for death in his final episode of season eight of the Emmy Award winning television drama “ER.”Read More
WASHINGTON – When Pope Benedict XVI comes to the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington for an early-evening interfaith prayer service April 17 with Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and representatives of other religions, space will be at a premium.Read More
WASHINGTON – Pope Benedict XVI offered his blessings to U.S. Catholics as they prepared to observe the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.Read More
Orlando DeFelice was down to 92 pounds. His skin was the color of a banana. He couldn’t even take a few steps without becoming short of breath. The then-28-year-old parishioner of St. Joseph in Cockeysville needed a new heart and he needed it fast.Read More
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO, Italy – Almost 40 years after his death, the body of St. Padre Pio shows uneven signs of decay, but can be treated in a way that will make it possible to place the body on display for the veneration of the faithful, the local archbishop said.Read More
Bishop Gerald Kicanas, Jesuit Father James Martin and Dr. Adele Gonzalez will be the keynote speakers at the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Congress for Pastoral Leadership (MAC) set for March 8-12 in Baltimore.Read More
MANILA, Philippines – The Jolo vicariate in the southern Philippines plans to go ahead with Holy Week activities despite the state of emergency declared in Sulu province because of a hostage crisis.Read More