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Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was once asked if it would not be better for her to spend her time lobbying for political change than caring for those already at death’s door. Her response was “You go do that. I have been called to this ministry.”

Pope Francis is keenly aware of the church’s mission of evangelization.

Nine years ago today I woke up thrilled and absolutely ready to marry John.It was a magnificent day—sunny and clear. And I knew by the end of the day I would be Mrs. John Buettner. I couldn’t wait.As impatient as I was for our life together to begin, though, I

“In books we seek God, in prayer we find him.Prayer is the key which opens God’s heart.”–Saint Padre Pio da Pietrelcina (1887-1968) Padre Pio has been one of my favorite “saints” for years. I cannot remember exactly when I first heard of this much-loved Capuchin Franciscan friar, but it was probably in

In my six months of photographic coverage of Pope Francis, I’ve witnessed the extraordinary emphasis he has placed on personally encountering the sick and disabled.