The stresses of the job hit rural priests particularly hard.
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Cupich calls young pro-life marchers the ‘new Magi’
“You are the new Magi in our time, who teach us all to keep our heads up, and amid the darkness of the night at times, to take heart that God is still in the heavens, guiding us like that Bethlehem star.”
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‘No one can replace a mother,’ Chilean inmate tells Pope Francis
Pope Francis has visited other prisons, but this was the first time on his travels as pope that he visited one just for women. He was greeted by women standing with their babies in their arms.
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In Canada, a new law could mean changing the route of the March for Life
The new law, which takes effect Feb. 1, establishes a 50-meter, no-protest zone around eight abortion facilities in Ontario.
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Irish bishop recalls the Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan for her Catholic faith and inspiration
O’Riordan, 46, died suddenly Jan. 15 in London, where she had been due to record material for a new release. Police were investigating her death, calling it “unexplained.”
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Fear of immigration not a sin, but becomes sinful when it leads to hostility, Pope says
During Mass for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis says that we must not let fear of migrants impact our ability to help those in need.
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Catholic leaders condemn Trump remarks about Haiti, Africa
Earlier on Friday, the Vatican’s newspaper called the president’s remarks “harsh” and “offensive.” Later, a senior official for the U.S. bishops conference released a statement highlighting the racial elements of Mr. Trump’s comments.
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Vatican newspaper: Trump’s comments about immigration ‘harsh and offensive’
The Vatican newspaper noted media reports that President Donald Trump “used particularly harsh and offensive words about immigrants” from several countries.
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Pope letter details concern over Chile bishop
Some of Karadima’s victims say Barros and other Karadima-trained bishops witnessed and tolerated Karadima’s abuse
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‘The next bombs will be in your cassock.’ Chile churches firebombed days before Pope Francis’ visit
Outside one church, pamphlets were found that read “The next bombs will be in your cassock.”