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Documentarian: Vanier’s world of L’Arche communities ‘makes sense to me’
Randall Wright made the film documentary "Summer in the Forest" on the L'Arche communities founded by Canadian Jean Vanier.
Priest from Philippines serving in Pennsylvania named bishop by pope
Father Medil Sacay Aseo, 63, a priest from the Philippines who is serving in the Diocese of Greensburg's International Priests Program, has been appointed bishop of the Diocese of Tagum in the Philippines by Pope Francis.
USCCB president praises pope for ‘powerful words’ calling all to holiness
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said he is grateful to Pope Francis for "his powerful, straightforward words" in his new apostolic exhortation on "the call to holiness in today's world."
Ryan visits Texas Catholic agency to see solutions to poverty firsthand
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, has been studying poverty at the federal level from Washington, but he took a few hours to learn what poverty looks like on the front lines with a visit to Catholic Charities Fort Worth April 3.
Catholic peace activists face charges after detention at submarine base
UPDATED - The protesters said they broke into the base for nuclear-armed subs to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and to "repent of the sin of white supremacy."
Catholic leaders react to Trump’s plan to send National Guard to border
UPDATED - San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said Trump's move was a "senseless action and a disgrace on the administration."
Catholic tradition guides teaching on contraception, archbishop says
Speaking at a national conference on Humane Vitae, Archbishop Charles Chaput said teaching on marriage, abortion and sexuality is rooted in the same respect for human dignity that guides the church's work for social justice.
University says Facebook rejected ad because it shows Jesus on cross
Franciscan University of Steubenville said an administrator of its Facebook page noticed one of its ads had been rejected because it contained "shocking content, sensational content, excessively violent content."
Assisted suicide, abortion, school aid among issues tackled by states
Assisted suicide, abortion restrictions, health insurance coverage of abortion, financial aid for nonpublic schools and some tax relief for low-income families are among the issues being tackled by state legislatures across the country.
Rallies, prayer services recall legacy of slain civil rights leader
Fifty years after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the great civil rights advocate continues to be an outstanding example of how to live the Gospel message, according to Catholic clergy and others.