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VATICAN CITY – Almsgiving helps Christians conquer the constant temptation to become slaves to wealth and material goods, Pope Benedict XVI said in his 2008 message for Lent. The practice of almsgiving “represents a specific way to assist those in need and, at the same time, an exercise in self-denial to free us from attachment to worldly goods,” the pope said in the message, released at the Vatican Jan. 29.

Magic-mania erupted as the buzzer sounded on Jan. 25 at the Towson Center, as the Mercy High School Magic outscored the Institute of Notre Dame 44-28 to take a 26-16 lead in this 42-year-old tradition called “The Game.”

Sue Barnabae nearly skipped Saturday evening Mass at St. Peter the Apostle, Jan. 26, because she thought the last regular Mass at her longtime west Baltimore parish would be too sad.

The annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., always provides a very public way for pro-life advocates to show their support for the sanctity of life.

VATICAN CITY – Through his healings and miracles, Jesus showed that God is near and merciful to everyone, Pope Benedict XVI said.

VATICAN CITY – In Rome, like in any other diocese, the search for Christian unity is fueled by the prayers and friendships of neighbors and their local pastors.

ROME – The obedience, affection and common mission binding the Society of Jesus to the pope are solid, unchanging and the reason why differences can be so painful, said the new superior general of the Jesuits.

Though weekday Mass is not a typical part of Mary Anne Perry Zenger’s schedule, the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Homeland, parishioner will attend the Feb. 6 Ash Wednesday service at her church in order to receive ashes and inaugurate the season of Lent.