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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Health care professionals always must “promote the dignity and life of each person and reject any compromise in the direction of euthanasia, assisted suicide or suppression of life, even in the case of terminal illness,” Pope Francis said.

After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus is pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded its initiation ceremonies from its beginning in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men become disciples.

NORFOLK, Va. (CNS) — The first Catholics of Virginia 200 years ago were “a few shining stars” that eventually burst forth “into greater constellations of communities” bringing the light of Christ to all whom they encountered, said Bishop Barry C. Knestout in opening the Diocese of Richmond’s bicentennial celebration.

BALTIMORE (CNS) — Catholic priests get asked a lot of questions, but for Fr. Rafael Capo one question comes up more often than not. “Hey Father, what do you bench?”

ROME (CNS) — Bishops must follow the path set by Christ and place service above the prominence of their positions, said Bishop Andrew E. Bellisario of Juneau, Alaska.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — During a January visit with Vatican officials to report on the status of his diocese, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, mentioned to Pope Francis the tragic events that took place at home Aug. 3, 2019.

Recognize part of the Beatitudes? Today, the pope talked about those who feel poor, "are beggars in the depths of their being."

PITTSBURGH (CNS) — Regina Munsch hopes her children’s book, “Growing Up Catholic in Pittsburgh,” finds its way into “church bags” throughout the region.

The pope prayed "that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal human smuggling and human trafficking, may be heard and considered."

It's part biography of the late pope who would be 100 later this year and part Pope Francis' reflection about their encounters and spirituality.