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Pope Francis
Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says
ncronline.org - by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
Vatican City — Sentencing someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole is "not the solution to problems, but a problem to solve," Pope …
17 hours ago
Papal commission for protection of minors meets again in Rome
ncronline.org - by Catholic News Service
Vatican City — Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors meeting in Rome said there was a continued need to make safeguarding …
19 hours ago
Pope Francis
God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus
ncronline.org - by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
Vatican City — God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one's heart, Pope Francis said. "How do you conquer evil? By …
21 hours ago
Ukrainian Greek Catholics wrap up synod and leave Rome with a mission
ncronline.org - by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service
Vatican City — When 12 Greek Catholic bishops from Ukraine met with the Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI on Sept. 10, the retired pontiff invited them to …
21 hours ago
Geese
Season of Creation Daily 16: The world is calling to you
ncronline.org - by Peter McLoughlin
You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal …
1 day ago
Pope Francis
Expect North American church to learn from pan-Amazonian synod
ncronline.org - by Richard Gaillardetz
The upcoming synod on the pan-Amazon region, a broad geographic area ranging over a number of South American countries, will deal with three themes …
1 day ago
Gold
'River of Gold' documents another threat to the Amazon: illegal gold mining
ncronline.org - by Sr. Rose Pacatte
As I write this review of the documentary film "River of Gold" the Amazon rainforest continues to burn. The fires of 2019 are reportedly human in …
1 day ago
NCR
Copy Desk Daily, Sept. 16, 2019
ncronline.org - by Teresa Malcolm
Our team of copy editors reads and posts most of what you see on the websites for National Catholic Reporter and Global Sisters Report (the NCR …
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Pope Francis
New cardinals: The men are the message
ncronline.org - by Thomas Reese, Religion News Service
In announcing the appointment of 10 new cardinal electors, Pope Francis has improved the possibility that the next pope will continue his policies, …
1 day ago
Jokes
Resisting the pity party
ncronline.org - by Amy Morris-Young
I have never been great at remembering jokes, or for that matter, telling them. Mid-joke, I usually think of the punchline, and start giggling way …
1 day ago
Climate
Season of Creation Daily Day 15: On the pulse of this new day
ncronline.org - by Peter McLoughlin
Here on the pulse of this new day You may have the grace to look up and out And into your sister's eyes, Into your brother's face, your country And say …
2 days ago
Artists
At Washington exhibit, the toll of the immigrant journey becomes art
ncronline.org - by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service
Washington — A pair of well-worn shoes left in the desert at the U.S.-Mexico border is the last thing you'd expect to find in one of the most prized …
3 days ago
Climate
Season of Creation Daily Day 14: A return to spiritual simplicity
ncronline.org - by Peter McLoughlin
Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. The rain makes still pools on the …
3 days ago
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Rejoice to find what was lost
ncronline.org - by Mary M. McGlone
"A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew in me." This line from today's Psalm is one of the prayers that ought to come with …
3 days ago
Baylor University
Secular Student Alliance has seen growth at religiously affiliated colleges
ncronline.org - by Heather Adams, Religion News Service
Los Angeles — Sophie Cote, a math and economics major who hopes to be on Wall Street one day, and Charlotta Lebedenko, a chemistry and philosophy …
3 days ago
Women's News
South African bishops: Government must protect women, girls from murder
ncronline.org - by Bronwen Dachs, Catholic News Service
Cape Town, South Africa — South African bishops called for action to end violence against women after a spate of killings and rapes sparked outrage …
3 days ago
Fossil Fuels
Faith pledges push global fossil fuel divestments over $11 trillion
ncronline.org - by Brian Roewe
Pledges this week to cut financial ties with fossil fuels by 22 faith groups, including bishops in the Philippines and East Africa, pushed the global …
3 days ago
Listen up, town meeting: Time’s up for gas
ncronline.org - by Daria Mark
We're facing a climate crisis globally and feeling it locally. Massachusetts is one of the fastest warming states, so we have to take action now to …
3 days ago
Climate
The streets of San Francisco as classroom
ncronline.org - by Michael Downs
As high school teachers, my colleagues and I stand in solidarity with young climate activists. Last year we encouraged student leaders in social …
3 days ago
Basil, tomatoes and the magic of compost
ncronline.org - by Fara Warner
I began composting several years ago, mostly as an homage to my grandmother's garden, which she always nourished with compost. My mom bought me a …
3 days ago
Missouri investigation: 12 ex-clergy could face prosecution
ncronline.org - by JIM SALTER, The Associated Press
St. Louis — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is referring 12 former clergy for potential criminal prosecution after his office completed a …
3 days ago
Catholicism
New admission by diocese could cost Australian church millions in claims
ncronline.org - by Michael Sainsbury, Catholic News Service
Sydney — The Australian Catholic Church could face tens of millions dollars in compensation claims after the Diocese of Ballarat in Victoria state …
3 days ago
Albuquerque, NM
Fugitive priest faces sentencing in US sex abuse case
ncronline.org - by Mary Hudetz , The Associated Press
Albuquerque N.M. — A former Roman Catholic priest is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in Santa Fe, where a jury found him guilty this year of …
3 days ago
Japan
Pope Francis to visit Thailand, Japan in November
ncronline.org - by Nannapat Purod, The Associated Press
Bangkok — Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November for a visit expected to highlight his call for complete nuclear disarmament and …
3 days ago
New accusations surface against retired Wyoming bishop
ncronline.org - by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service
Washington — A retired bishop already facing a Vatican trial for allegations that he sexually abused minors years ago is facing three new accusations …
3 days ago
Indian church leaders: Child rape charges concocted against priest, nurse
ncronline.org - by Catholic News Service
Bhopal, India — A priest and a nurse working at a Catholic school in India's eastern state of Jharkhand have been held in custody after being charged …
3 days ago
Bernie Sanders
Clearest winner of third debate: The Democratic Party
ncronline.org - by Michael Sean Winters
Last night's Democratic presidential debate was a good mix of the candidates drawing distinctions between them as a group and President Donald Trump, …
3 days ago
Lawyers across US to work pro bono for immigrants detained in Mississippi
ncronline.org - by Jesse Remedios
Nearly 100 people detained in Mississippi immigration raids in August will receive pro bono legal representation from lawyers at major law firms …
4 days ago
NCR
Copy Desk Daily, Sept. 13, 2019
ncronline.org - by Teresa Malcolm
Our team of copy editors reads and posts most of what you see on the websites for National Catholic Reporter and Global Sisters Report (the NCR …
4 days ago