Pope writes to Holy Land Catholics living under ‘dark clouds of Good Friday’
Pope Francis told Catholics in the Holy Land that he knows Holy Week this year is "so overshadowed by the Passion and, as yet, so little by the Resurrection."
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Baltimore Archdiocese ministers to crew involved in bridge collapse
The Archdiocese of Baltimore's Apostleship of the Sea is normally a "friendly face" for international seafarers visiting the port.
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US Christian leaders condemn Russian strikes on Ukraine energy grid
Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and other Christian leaders in the U.S. have denounced Russia's massive recent attack on Ukraine's energy system.
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Irish doctors oppose euthanasia, urge support for compassionate care
The professional body that regulates and ensures professional standards for doctors in Ireland has rejected a report from a parliamentary committee that called for the legalization of assisted suicide.
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US bishops ask faithful to pray during Holy Week for end to Israel-Hamas war
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of the USCCB's Committee on International Justice and Peace called upon the faithful to renew prayers during Holy Week for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Church has a crucial role in combating polarization, ‘Civilize it’ panelists say
The church has a crucial role in combating the rise of polarization, panelists said at a March 20 webinar organized by the U.S. bishops' conference and other Catholic groups.
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Baltimore Catholics weigh-in on ‘heart-wrenching’ proposed changes in archdiocese