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Focus on Faith. February 27, 2022

In a violent world, some find Gospel nonviolence a worthy alternative

By Catholic News Service

More people are seeking alternatives in a world beset by violence whether through war, domestic abuse, rising crime and shootings, income inequality, racism, or disrespectful rhetoric in politics and social media.

Focus on Faith. July 3, 2021

‘No more war’: Pope continues his teaching on Gospel nonviolence

By Catholic News Service

Modern popes have been clear voices for peace, but Pope Francis is moving closer to a broad embrace of nonviolence and a declaration that modern warfare is so deadly and sophisticated that the traditional “just war” theories cannot apply.

Nation/World. June 5, 2020

Road to victory is always path of nonviolence, says head of Sant’Egidio

By Catholic News Service

The path of nonviolence is always the road to victory.

Nation/World. February 14, 2018

Archbishop calls for renewed focus on Rev. King’s call to nonviolence

By Catholic News Service

The upcoming 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. prompted Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori to write a pastoral letter on the civil rights leader’s principles of nonviolence.

Nation/World. October 2, 2017

Rev. King’s words on nonviolence need to be lived today, speakers say

By Catholic News Service

Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism spoke at a news conference about Martin Luther King, jr. support of nonviolence to bring about social change.

Nation/World. August 8, 2017

West Bank priests stress nonviolence as youths protest Israeli occupation

By Catholic News Service

With tensions still high in the Old City following weeks of violence, Father Firas Aridah and other parish priests in the West Bank, try to emphasize the Christian tradition of nonviolence while supporting their young parishioners’ desire to oppose the Israeli occupation.

Nation/World. August 26, 2016

For 2017 World Peace Day, pope asks to focus on nonviolence

By Catholic News Service

In his message for the Jan. 1 celebration of World Peace Day, Pope Francis will offer reflections on the importance of nonviolence as a political choice.

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Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 May 16, 2022

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Synod 2021–2023Views May 10, 2022

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Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 May 5, 2022

All in: Women’s religious orders invest in synod process

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Religious superiors see realism as important part of synod process

Focus on FaithSynod 2021–2023 May 3, 2022

Bishop Steven Biegler: Companions on the journey

Nation/WorldSynod 2021–2023 April 27, 2022

Cologne Catholics who answer survey demand curbs on leaders’ power

Synod 2021–2023Views April 25, 2022

Bishop Brendan Cahill: ‘A question is probably just a question’

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Español May 19, 2022

Comprender opiniones de estadounidenses sobre el aborto no siempre es fácil

Español May 19, 2022

Papa: no hay que perder esperanza de que la paz, fraternidad prevalezcan

Español May 18, 2022

Papa: Hay que abordar temas de pobreza que empujan a niños al trabajo

Español May 18, 2022

Gobierno defiende decisión de dar fórmula para bebés migrantes

Español May 17, 2022

Obispos expresan dolor, condenan tiroteo por motivos raciales en Buffalo

Español May 16, 2022

Papa: La política cristiana debe estar marcada por el amor, el respeto

Español May 16, 2022

Papa: El pasado debe ser fuente de inspiración, no destino

Eucharistic Revival

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature May 9, 2022

Invitations from others encouraged Paynesville parishioner’s love of the Eucharist

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith May 4, 2022

Relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis find home in Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith May 3, 2022

Eucharistic preachers seek to inspire the faithful to encounter Jesus

Around the DioceseEucharistic RevivalFeature April 30, 2022

5 big things to know about the National Eucharistic Revival

Arts & CultureEucharistic Revival April 20, 2022

Priest: Film on lives changed by Holy Hour will move viewers ‘to action’

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 19, 2022

Exhibit of eucharistic miracles seeks to bolster faith in Real Presence

Eucharistic RevivalFocus on Faith April 11, 2022

Eucharistic revival called ‘a movement’ that gets to core of Catholic faith

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