The sisters take care not to draw attention from government officials lest there be repercussions.
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Posted inDispatches, Faith
U.S. Catholics disagree about what it means to believe in God
A new Pew Research Center poll finds that 87 percent of U.S. Catholics believe God is “all-loving,” but only 67 percent say God is “all-powerful.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis will host Chilean sex abuse survivors at his residence this weekend
All three were victims of the infamous Chilean priest predator, the Rev. Ferdinando Karadima, who was found guilty of abuse of minors by the Vatican.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Dear reluctant Mass-goers: You are the one your parish is waiting for.
The choice is yours: Will you be a church consumer or an investor in your parish?
Posted inFaith, News
Toronto cardinal calls for prayers after van kills at least 10
“Let us all unite in our efforts to bring comfort and care to those who are hurting today.”
Posted inFaith, News
Should Oscar Romero be canonized in Rome or El Salvador?
A publication of the Archdiocese of San Salvador argues that the canonization of Oscar Romero should be held in El Salvador.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Pope Francis brings a new lens to poverty, peace and the planet
Pope Francis has brought the legacy of the great saint of Assisi to the very heart of the church’s proclamation to the modern world.
Posted inExamen, Faith
The Examen with Father James Martin, S.J.: The Fourth Week of Easter
It takes us a while to celebrate the Resurrection.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis offers free gelato to Rome’s poor and homeless to mark his feast day
Francis is known to have a sweet tooth, particularly for the caramel dulce de leche specialty of his native Argentina.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis appoints three women as consultants to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church.