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August 1, 2016

It’s not right to equate Islam with violence, pope says

An economy that focuses on the God of money, not human beings, is the foundation of terrorism, Pope Francis said.

August 1, 2016

Archbishop Lori’s Homily: Knights of Columbus World Youth Day Mercy Centre, Krakow

Instead of chasing pleasures that leave us empty let us turn to Christ who fills us with his love and who makes us instruments of his love and mercy.

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July 31, 2016

Don’t tuck life away, take risks, pope tells young people at closing Mass of World Youth Day

Take risks and do not let life's obstacles get in the way of encountering the true joy and life that Jesus can give, Pope Francis said.

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July 31, 2016

A lesson in gratitude

On the first morning of what was going to be one of the most important years of his childhood (loose teeth, bike rides, First Eucharist, cursive handwriting, acting classes), Collin woke up with a bad case of the greedy gimmes. He woke up begging me to open his gifts. With

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July 31, 2016

Praying for Ellicott City after devastating flash flood

I had never seen Ellicott City’s historic downtown until John suggested that we go to dinner there on our first date 13 years ago. After a Saturday evening Mass at St. Mark’s in Catonsville, we drove into the town and enjoyed dinner together at Cacao Lane.Then we walked together, as we

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July 31, 2016

World Youth Day closes: Celebrating with the Mass(es)

By Rachel MorinA pilgrim from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, a parishioner of St. Louis in Clarksville and a rising sophomore at UMBC in Catonsville.KRAKOW, Poland - This morning I woke up next to a million people.The sun rose over the edge of the valley as we all started to sit

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July 30, 2016

Pilgrimage: More than miles

By Maureen Cromermcromer@CatholicReview.orgKRAKOW, Poland – The past 10 days have been filled with fun, faith and fellowship, but they have also been filled with sleepless nights, long walks and pure exhaustion.When I woke up this morning,Aug. 30, I didn’t think my body was capable of getting out of bed. My

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July 30, 2016

‘Go out,’ keep writing Gospel of mercy, pope tells clergy, religious

Pope celebrates Mass with Polish religious at St. John Paul II Shrine in Krakow suburb.

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July 30, 2016

No room for benchwarmers, make history, pope tells youths at vigil

Pope Francis told young people they are not called to be couch potatoes, but should leave their mark in history.

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July 29, 2016

Blessed: A priest describes giving, receiving mercy at WYD

By Father Matthew BueningChaplain of the Towson University Newman CenterKRAKOW, Poland – I had already declared World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland, my favorite of the five wonderful experiences I have had with the youth of the world and the pope. However, something happened today that made this WYD

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