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Serra's Sainthood

August 31-September 7, 2015

Vol. 213 / No. 5

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The Word
John W. MartensAugust 19, 2015

Jesus speaks very bluntly to Peter about the things of God and the things of human beings. As Jesus speaks to you about divine and human things, does it seem too difficult? Do you have any questions for Jesus?

Current Comment
The EditorsAugust 19, 2015

After years of steady declines in U.S. cities, homicide rates are once again on the rise.

Of Other Things
Olga SeguraAugust 19, 2015

These characters symbolize what humanity often fears the most.

CROSS TO BEAR: A Chinese Catholic carries a crucifix during a pilgrimage in the Shanxi province of China in 2013.
Signs Of the Times
Gerard O’ConnellAugust 19, 2015

Cardinal John Tong Hon of Hong Kong has issued “an urgent appeal” to the Chinese authorities in Beijing to halt the demolition of crosses in the province of Zhejiang in eastern China. “The cross is the sign most representative of the Christian faith,” the cardinal reminded Ch

Signs Of the Times
Steven Schwankert August 19, 2015

The period following the Beijing Olympics has not been particularly bright.

Signs Of the Times

The Conference of Major Superiors of Men passed a resolution on Aug. 7 committing to “a deeper engagement” to protect the earth and “cherish all creation.” The conference, made up of leaders who represent more than 17,000 Catholic religious brothers and priests in the United

THE NEW NORMAL. Displaced children in northern Iraq at a support center run by Catholic Relief Services with Caritas Iraq. Activities here are meant to introduce some routine and normalcy back into their lives.
Signs Of the Times
Kevin ClarkeAugust 19, 2015

In the early days of August 2014, as the summer heat scorched the plains of Nineveh, Islamic State militants began ethnic cleansing around the city of Sinjar, driving thousands among the province’s Yazidi, Christian and other religious and ethnic minority communities from their homes in just a