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Pope Francis attends the first day of his Lenten retreat at the Pauline Fathers' retreat center in Ariccia, 20 miles southeast of Rome, March 5. The pope and top members of the Roman Curia are on retreat from March 5-10. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

God’s voice is heard through humility, Franciscan tells pope, Curia

Posted by - March 11, 2017
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Humility is needed in order to recognize the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a…
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Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila speaks to the crowd during a Feb. 18 protest against plans to reimpose the death penalty, promote contraceptives and intensify the drug war at the Walk for Life in Manila. (CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters)

With passage in House, Philippines poised to reinstate death penalty

Posted by - March 11, 2017
The Philippines stands poised to reinstate the death penalty after it was put on hold 11 years ago. The church in the Philippines, which has grown more vocal in recent…
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Pope Francis addresses priests of the Diocese of Rome during a meeting at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome March 2. The Vatican said Pope Francis spent about 45 minutes hearing confessions, offering the sacrament to a dozen priests before beginning his talk. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano, handout)

Parishes, online tools, quiet times can take Lenten prayer up a notch

Posted by - March 11, 2017
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Prayer, one of the three pillars of Lenten discipline, along with fasting and almsgiving, seems to get the biggest boost during Lent. Spiritual leaders note that Catholics…
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Newly inducted members of Mount Carmel School’s Sacred Heart Chapter of the National Honor Society gather with Bishop Ryan Jimenez (front, second from right), keynote speaker, Dr. Amanda Borja Hughes (front, far left), and school officials.

16 Students Inducted Into MCS National Honor Society

Posted by - March 9, 2017
16 HIGH SCHOOL students were inducted into Mount Carmel School’s Sacred Heart Chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held this past week at Mount Carmel Cathedral. The…
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