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One of the most dangerous vices is gluttony, turning people who are meant to be custodians of creation into mere consumers and even exploiters and predators, Pope Francis said.

Adrienne Hollis, 34, had to leave her son, Vladislav (Vlad) Cook, two days after giving birth to him last March to continue serving a sentence at the women’s prison in Shakopee. She didn’t get to meet the Minneapolis couple who would care for her son while she was away.

As immigration shapes up to become a key election issue in 2024, the church must remain steadfast in its advocacy for migrants, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, told OSV News.

Two Eastern Catholic bishops have issued statements with in-depth theological and canonical reasons for their rejection of a controversial Vatican document on pastoral blessings for same-sex couples and other unmarried couples.

The Vatican's doctrine chief said the sometimes-graphic book on sexuality and spirituality that he published 25 years ago is "a book of my youth that I certainly would not write now."

1992, Wichita, Kansas: I and eight other youth speakers addressed all area junior high and high school students in one week. This culminated in a Friday night, city-wide stadium event with music by Rich Mullins and a gospel message by Franklin Graham. I was the one youth speaker in the group who happened to be Catholic. The others were evangelical. Mullins asked: Crudele, why are you Catholic?

Congressional lawmakers Jan. 7 released the framework for a nearly $1.7 trillion agreement to fund the federal government in 2024, keeping funding intact for some domestic and social safety net programs despite demands from some Republicans to trim the budget.

For Spanish children, the 12th night of Christmas makes the season magical. During the vigil of Epiphany, on Jan. 5, the Three Kings -- Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar -- bring them gifts as the holiday in Spain culminates with parades across the country.