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Superhero cape project brings joy to young patients
The eighth graders at a Catholic school in Baton Rouge made capes for sick children, including a 4-year-old undergoing leukemia treatments who ran up and down the hospital's halls with her cape.
Bishop tours flood-wracked West Virginia town trying to recover
Residents of a town ravaged by floods in June showed Bishop Michael Bransfield how they are rebuilding their homes. The faith community is addressing the lack of basic necessities and other resources.
Charges against Planned Parenthood video creators dropped
A Texas district attorney cleared David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt who created a series of undercover videos last year alleging Planned Parenthood affiliate officials discussed selling fetal tissue and organs.
Under motto ‘Unity and Charity,’ Catholic Daughters holds convention
With more than 1,300 courts, or chapters, in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Guam and the Virgin Islands, the Catholic Daughters has become an international organization.
Trump’s rhetoric worrying to Boston cardinal
"It's very easy to stir up resentment and to blame groups of people," Cardinal Sean O'Malley told Irish media. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said the U.S. has become "a dumping ground" for immigrants.
Brooklyn recycling center creates community while serving those in need
As the only nonprofit redemption center in New York City, Sure We Can is an economic lifeline for more than 400 people who count, sort and redeem what they've collected from the endless stream of cans and bottles that New Yorkers discard.
Catholics urged to fast, pray for peace; group plans novena for nation
"The current civil unrest in our country, the acts of unspeakable violence in Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and in Nice, France, the violence and political instability in Turkey, and the ongoing suffering in the Middle East -- all are clear expressions of a rampant evil in our time," Bishop Libasci wrote.
World needs ‘witness of Christ’s unconditional mercy,’ says new bishop
In a liturgy packed with rich symbolism and ancient tradition, the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix celebrated the enthronement of Bishop John S. Pazak as its fifth bishop.
Government seeks public input on ways to implement disputed HHS mandate
The Obama administration is seeking input on ways the government can comply with religious employers' refusal on moral grounds to cover contraceptives for employees and at the same time make sure those employees get such coverage.
Clinton’s VP pick, a Catholic, faces criticism for his stand on abortion
Kaine's platform has become more accepting of abortion since his time as governor of Virginia from 2006 to 2010, when he approved funding for crisis pregnancy centers and upheld abortion restrictions such as a 24-hour waiting period and parental notification.