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Sourpusses hurt the church's witness, mission, pope says at Mass
May 10 2013
Using a phrase that translates literally as "the face of a pickled pepper," Pope Francis said that when Christians have more of a sourpuss than a face that communicates the joy of being loved by God, they harm the witness of the church.

Foster care seen as crucial to helping unaccompanied minors flourish
May 09 2013
As a child, Johnson Toe spent 12 hours a day farming okra, rice, tomatoes and peppers on his grandmother’s farm in Liberia.

Only Holy Spirit can fill hearts thirsting for love, peace, pope says
May 08 2013
Pope Francis continued his audience talks about the affirmations of faith in the creed, focusing on the Holy Spirit.

St. Luke Institute president resigns as investigation continues in N.H.
May 07 2013
Monsignor Edward J. Arsenault, president and CEO of St. Luke Institute in Silver Spring, has resigned in the wake of an investigation into an alleged inappropriate adult relationship and the uncovering of possible illegal financial dealings in the Diocese of Manchester, N.H.

How a postage stamp delivered one boy a dream of being a Swiss Guard
May 07 2013
One young man’s dream of becoming a Swiss Guard began with a postage stamp.

Bishop arrested for driving under influence apologizes for ‘error’
May 07 2013
Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester pleaded not guilty May 7 at a Wakefield, R.I., courthouse to charges of drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

Vatican says its congregations collaborate, including on LCWR decision
May 07 2013
Two days after the head of the Vatican office overseeing religious life said he had not been consulted by the Vatican’s doctrinal office about a controversial investigation of American nuns, the two bodies affirmed their “common commitment” to reform of the U.S.-based Leadership Conference of Women Religious.

Newark priest resigns after banned contact with minors discovered
May 07 2013
UPDATED A priest of the Archdiocese of Newark resigned from active ministry May 2 after reports surfaced of his being with minors in apparent violation of a court’s memorandum of understanding that forbids him from contact with underage people.

Cardinal beatifies first lay, black Brazilian woman, ‘Nha Chica’
May 06 2013
Thousands of worshippers filled the streets of the town of Baependi for the beatification of the first lay, black Brazilian woman, Francisca de Paula de Jesus.

Science can create a monster if too prideful, said future pope
May 06 2013
With a specialized education in both chemistry and theology, Pope Francis is no stranger to the relationship between science and faith.