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Archbishop William E. Lori poses with Carissa Wall at the fourth annual “Coats for Kids” outreach sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The event was held Dec. 8 at St. Ambrose in Park Heights. (Richard Lippenholz/Special to the Review)

Unity makes Knights’ coats go farther

Paul McMullen
December 10, 2018
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Charity and Unity, the first two principles that guide the Knights of Columbus, were on display in equal measure at St. Ambrose in Park Heights Dec. 8.

Pope Francis greets a child as he visits poor, sick people at a center run by the CasAmica Onlus organization on the outskirts of Rome Dec. 7. The visit continued the pope's tradition of doing Friday works of mercy. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Surprise! Pope makes several impromptu visits

Cindy Wooden
December 10, 2018
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Pope Francis made surprise visits Dec. 7 and 8 to people receiving medical care far from their homes, to a dozen intellectually challenged young people and to the staff of a major Rome newspaper.

Children walk past a banner at a camp for internally displaced people in Abuja, Nigeria, during an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign Dec. 1, World AIDS Day. (CNS photo/Afolabi Sotunde, Reuters)

Vatican leads talks to expand testing, care of HIV-positive kids

Catholic News Service
December 8, 2018
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Responding to the deaths of tens of thousands of children from AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses, the Vatican brought together physicians and representatives of drug companies and humanitarian agencies to strategize ways to improve care for children and adolescents who are HIV-positive.

Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, a registered nurse, spent a majority of her life in residence and serving Mercy Medical Center, where was known as its “Queen of Hospitality.” She died Dec. 5. (Courtesy Mercy Medical Center)

Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, RSM, was face of Mercy Medical Center

Paul McMullen
December 7, 2018
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Sister Elizabeth Anne Corcoran, who was born at what is now Mercy Medical Center, received a portion of her education there and over nearly six decades of service became a face of the institution, died Dec. 5 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium.

Cecilia Suarez, country manager for Catholic Relief Services in Mexico, looks on as Sean Callahan, president and CEO of CRS, speaks during the 75th anniversary celebration of the global aid organization Dec. 5 in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Catholic Relief Services marks 75 years of restoring people’s dignity

Barb Fraze
December 7, 2018
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As Catholic Relief Services staffers and supporters spent an evening marking 75 years of service in the world, one word recurred: dignity.

A handler walks his camels during a camel auction as part of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 28. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5. (CNS photo/Ali Haider, EPA)

Pope to make historic visit to United Arab Emirates in February

Junno Arocho Esteves
December 6, 2018
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Pope Francis will visit the United Arab Emirates next year, becoming the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, the Vatican announced.

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