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Is Christianity “pie in the sky” religion or an “island of mercy and security”?
On the Readings for Sunday, February 11, 2018 […]
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Servant of God Joseph Dutton’s cause for canonization sent to Vatican
Servant of God Joseph Dutton. This photo is used for the book: “Under Hawaiian Skies” by Albert Pierce Taylor (Honolulu: Advertiser Pub. Co., 1926), p. 558. The caption reads: “Brother Joseph Dutton, the ‘Saint of Molokai,’ who has devoted forty… […]
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Millions still suffer from leprosy. Here’s Pope Francis’ message about it
Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022. / Vatican Media
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 24, 2023 / 14:00 pm (CNA).
Pope Francis is calling on Catholics and people worldwide to remember those suffer… […]
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Pope Francis: ‘The Lord always surprises us’
Children participating in a Catholic Action initiative helped to release colorful balloons at the end of the Angelus on Jan. 30, 2022. / Vatican Media
Vatican City, Jan 30, 2022 / 08:30 am (CNA).
Pope Francis encouraged people Sunday to be open… […]
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Vatican cardinal speaks out against social stigma for leprosy patients
Vatican City, Feb 1, 2021 / 08:30 am (CNA).- People with leprosy suffer not only from physical disease but also from harmful social stigmas which can lead to mental illness, Cardinal Peter Turkson said on Sunday.
In a message for World Lepro… […]