How Pope Francis thinks we should change marriage prep Vatican City, Apr 10, 2016 CNA/EWTN News.- Among the less-noticed passages of Pope Francis’ new exhortation was a lengthy section on marriage preparation, a subject that the pontiff has repeatedly spoken on, calling for additional focus at the diocesan and parish levels. “Learning ...
Integration requires conversion: reflections on Amoris laetitia Washington D.C., Apr 9, 2016 CNA/EWTN News.- Reflecting on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on love in the family, two professors at the John Paul II Institute have emphasized the close ties between integration and conversion, as well as the importance of the Church's established teaching. Amoris ...
Pope urges kidnappers to release captives, including Salesian in Yemen VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis appealed for the release of all people being held captive in the world's battle zones, including Salesian Father Thomas Uzhunnalil, who was abducted in Yemen. "I renew my appeal for the liberation of all people kidnapped in areas of armed conflict," the pope said ...
Pope to visit Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan Vatican City, Apr 9, 2016 CNA/EWTN News.- Pope Francis will journey this summer to Armenia, and will visit Georgia and Azerbaijan later in the year, the Vatican announced Saturday. The visit to Armenia will take place June 24-26, following the invitation of Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, ...
Kathy Mears:
The gift of presence
In March, our office celebrated National Catholic Sisters Week. We had a small breakfast for the sisters who work at the Pastoral Center and we acknowledged all that they have done for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Boston. After the breakfast, our sisters joined our current school leaders ...
Father J. Gustave Miracle:
Lessons from a pilgrimage of faith, hope, and love
Two months ago, we, the Haitian Catholic communities of Boston, received an invitation which brought joy into our hearts. The Office for Outreach and Cultural Diversity of the archdiocese planned to organize a pilgrimage on April 2, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. We happily participated in ...
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