Pope Francis wished a happy 90th birthday to the “father of liberation theology” and thanked him for his contributions to the Catholic Church and his love for the poor.
June 2018
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
New Poll: 43 percent of Americans find porn morally acceptable
While the acceptability of porn still holds minority status in the United States, it has climbed to 43 percent, according to Gallup Poll figures released June 5.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Remembering when Reagan set aside politics to honor Bobby Kennedy
An unlikely kinship between two political foes.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Sisters care for elderly and women left behind in Kenyan villages
In Kenya, while leprosy has significantly declined, many elderly are still need of care.
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Maryland parishioners urged to help one another in flood aftermath
In the immediate aftermath of the flood that washed through Main Street and other parts of historic Ellicott City May 27, St. Paul Church, perched on the hill above the floodwaters, was able to serve folks in little ways.
Posted inFaith, News
Third Philippine priest shot since December
An investigation is continuing to determine the motive for the attack.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Jesus calls us to the fellowship of family
To share life with the Lord is to give life itself to those whom we love in the Lord.
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Catholic leaders gather to ask: Can Catholic social teaching overcome polarization?
Catholics are called “to become missionary disciples, to go out of our comfort zone.”
Posted inCommunity
Why Do We Need a Church? An Event with Father Michael Himes
A conversation with the Rev. Michael Himes, professor of theology at Boston College.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Millions could lose food stamps under new Farm Bill
House Republicans will be returning to a fight over raising work requirements for the nation’s 43 million recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after a previous effort to pass the farm bill flamed out last month.