Pope Francis

Disinfectant wipes

Live Simply, Clean Wisely

I’m a clean freak. There, I said it. I buy hand sanitizer in bulk, I’m usually within arm’s reach of disinfecting wipes, and I have a deep fondness for color-safe bleach.

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Cross inside a purple heart

Lent with Pope Francis: Trusting When We Don't Understand

We see so many dark valleys, so many disasters, so many people dying of hunger, from wars, so many disabled children, so many.
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pro-life

A Pro-Life State of the Union

From abortion to stem-cell research, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ pro-life committee is working hard to educate and empower Americans to save lives.
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A woman holds a candle as Pope Francis attends a meeting at the Munyonyo shrine in Kampala, Uganda Nov. 27. The pope met with catechists and teachers at Munyonyo, the martyrdom spot of the Uganda Martyrs. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Let There Be Light: A Christmas Prayer

In turning on the light of the Christmas tree, we wish for the light of Christ to be in us.
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Saint Nicholas of Myra painting

Santa Claus: A Figure of Generosity

Pope Francis reminds us that God’s attitude toward us is far more one of mercy than of judgment.
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landfill image by Collab Media on Unsplash

Our Disposable Culture

This month is a time for Americans to celebrate both food and family in our land of plenty. But what happens when plenty becomes too much, when surplus turns into waste?
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Catholics & Cremation

The Church’s teaching on cremation is solidly rooted in the core beliefs of our faith.
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