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Leaders of various faith traditions and civic leaders joined their voices with Catholics June 18 in praising Pope Francis' encyclical "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home" and its emphasis on caring for and protecting all of creation.

Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on the family is an example of the "ordinary magisterium" — papal teaching.

Thousands of lives spared, 133 abortion workers who quit their jobs and 75 centers that closed their doors forever. The stunning success of the 40 Days for Life movement in the midst of a culture of death has pumped new energy into the movement dedicated to protecting human life from conception to natural death.

A $10,000-per-month grant through September will help address repair and home improvement projects for limited income senior citizens.

Some did not believe the three churches could overcome their centuries-old disagreements, but the project was a sign that "with God, nothing is impossible." All three will celebrate Easter the same day this year.

“A Man for All Seasons,” which tells the story of St. Thomas More’s final months of life, runs April 28-29 as the premiere show at St. Anne.

Confirmation preparation for siblings includes a Year of Mercy celebration for young teens in Rome April 23-24.

Perhaps it’s the compressed calendar, or the external decor that grabs our attention with “Celebrate the season!”

Faith always has been transmitted best through example, but with young people constantly bombarded by images of all kinds, living models of a commitment to truth and love are more important than ever, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus showed His authority as king not through the power of weaponry, violence or deceit but by the power of His love for the world through His death on the cross, Pope Francis said.