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News from the Vatican
- Pope plans day of listening, prayer with the poor in Assisi
  
  Pope Francis will prepare for his celebration of the World Day of the Poor by spending time listening to and praying with 500 poor people from across Europe, who will be gathered in Assisi in...
- Vatican publishes regulations for official promoters of sainthood causes
  
  A cardinal or bishop who is a member of the Congregation for Saints' Causes and anyone officially appointed as a consultant to the congregation cannot serve as the postulator or official promoter of...
- Pope celebrates ‘culture of work’ in message to business summit
  
  In a video message to Argentina, Pope Francis stressed the importance of work and regretted having been misunderstood: "Some have made me say things that I do not support: That I propose a life...
National Catholic Register
- Do You Want to Be in a Movie? This Eucharistic Miracles Film Is Looking for Extras
  
  Ray Grijalba films an interview with Father Donald Calloway The live action film on Eucharistic miracles is the brainchild Ray Grijalba and Oscar-winning director/writer Angelo Libutti
- This Sunday, I’ll Be Going to Church. Will You Join Me?
  
  Oscar Wergeland, “Service in a German Village Church,” ca. 1880 “The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice. For this reason the faithful are obliged to...
- The Life, Legacy and Canonization Cause of Boys Town Founder Father Edward Flanagan
  
  Boys Town Hall of History Archives Father Flanagan talking with children in his hometown of Ballymoe, Ireland, in 1946. Father Flanagan was a priest who loved as Christ loved, brought hope...
Catholic News Service
- Twin brothers are beautifying yards, fighting climate change at same time
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — Brendan and Patrick McNaughton are fighting climate change, one lawn at...
- British lawmaker’s death ‘a painful loss in so many lives,’ says cardinal
  
  LONDON (CNS) — An English cardinal led tributes to a Catholic member of Parliament who...
- Rwandan church continues efforts at reconciliation, regaining trust
  
  As she sold dried fish from her stand at the Kimironko market in Kigali, Rwanda,...
Life Teen Blog
- Prayers for Those EDGE Kids and Teens Who Can’t Keep Still!
  
  Many of our EDGE kids, teens, and even adults find it challenging to be still during prayer, and as a result, they frequently give up before they even have a chance to start. God knows our hearts. He...
- Mental Health Check: Ministering to Teens while Struggling with Anxiety
  
  In ministry, we have a wonderful opportunity to help teenagers know Jesus Christ and encounter him in all of their circumstances and challenges. Being aware of our emotional background and history...
- 10 JPII Quotes to Inspire your Ministry
  
  Post these quotes on your walls, memorize them, share them with your teens, or simply, just pray with them and hold them close to your heart. Whatever you do, “be not afraid” of this great task set...