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Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
MOSUL, Iraq (CNA/EWTN News) — After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after being liberated from ISIS.
Take a hike, change a life March 4
The reasons people hike are almost as numerous as the St. Joseph the Worker clients who benefit from their registration fee.
How old anti-Catholic laws still threaten religious freedom today
WASHINGTON (CNA/EWTN News) — Anti-Catholic state laws from the 19th century are today being used by secularists to fight public funding of all religious organizations, warned a religious freedom advocacy group.
Ash Wednesday: Ancient tradition still thrives in modern times
In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday — celebrated March 1 this year — leaves a mark. "In terms of liturgical significance, it's very minor, but people observe it as overwhelmingly important," Thomas Humphries said. It draws Catholics to churches in droves even though it is not a holy day of obligation.
Fr. Gerald Thaar (1937-2017): Crosier priest’s ministry spanned rain forest, desert, native Michigan
Fr. Thaar, osc, spent more than 50 years as a priest serving 27 year in the rain forest plus time as a chaplain and priest in Arizona plus his native Michigan.
Stewardship funding helps form both ‘saints and scholars’
“No matter how tough things got, we made a decision early on in our marriage to educate our children in Catholic school. We believe the education they are receiving is not only shaping their minds but also shaping their souls,” Ched said.
Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe ruling who later became pro-life, dies
"Losing a loved one is always a difficult time for a family. Losing a loved one who was also a public figure at the center of a national controversy brings additional challenges. It also brings additional consolations," a McCorvey family statement said.
Help a neighbor, visit grandparents as part of Lent, pastor suggests
Sixth-graders got a Lenten sneak preview when their pastor visited class on Valentine's Day.
Catholic Charismatic Renewal marks 50th anniversary of founding this year
"Who would have ever imagined — 80 pages, Patti Gallagher — that what I would record in this notebook would have any significance to over 120 million Catholics all over the world?" Mansfield, now 70, said.
