AMMAN, Jordan -- Viewing the burned wasteland of the Beirut port, one's eye catches a grey concrete slab in the foreground. It bears this stark message scribbled by the Lebanese in black ink: "My Government Did This."
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Mary Marrocco: We’ll find strength in letting go the ‘littleness’
One of many arresting moments in J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterfully gripping The Lord…
Faith
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Vatican says baptisms that used a modified formula are not valid
VATICAN CITY -- Changing the words of the formula for baptism render…
Pope's Homily
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Pope Francis calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut
VATICAN CITY -- After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in…
Youth Speak News
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Youth adapt to new reality
The days of living-room Mass, celebrated while still in pyjamas, are no…
Features
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Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow keeps fighting spirit
Setsuko Thurlow, 88, isn’t just disappointed. She’s choking back tears of frustration…
Arts
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Choir won’t be silenced
Although choir services have been suspended since March due to the coronavirus…
Lebanese demand reform, Cabinet resigns after Beirut explosions
AMMAN, Jordan -- Viewing the burned wasteland of the Beirut port, one's eye catches a grey concrete slab in the foreground. It bears this stark message scribbled by the Lebanese...
From the streets to a family reunion
After years of loneliness living on the streets, Gordon Petrie’s chance move into a rundown shed outside a Ukrainian Catholic church in Surrey, B.C., has brought him friendship, community and...
Editorial: A disturbing trend
The reports were scattered at first, isolated news stories throughout the year of a statue toppled here, another spray-painted with graffiti there. This summer they have come more frequently —...
Pope Francis names six women to Council for Economy
VATICAN CITY -- Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women to the previously all-male board that oversees the financial operations of all...
Speaking Out: Veil is a sign of reverence
Every woman has her own experience with veiling. Except for her wedding, or if she’s fortunate enough to meet the Pope, some women may never wear a veil.