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Iowan to celebrate two milestones: turning 97, 91st year as server
The greatest joy Leo "Doc" Samson receives from serving at the altar is that of being helpful to the pastor.
Afghan women left everything behind — except their sewing skills
Many of the women are in the United States on special immigrant visas for the families of Afghan interpreters whose lives were in danger because they served the U.S. embassy or military.
First holy Communion takes added meaning at Secane parish
At Our Lady of Fatima Parish, the May 13 centenary of Our Lady's apparition in Fatima coincided with a first communion Mass. Of the 41 children, one was happy to be joined by an adult -- her father.
Local faithful mark Our Lady of Fatima centenary
Last weekend was a global celebration of the 100th anniversary of the appearance of Mary in Portugal. But devotion to Our Lady of Fatima is a tradition in Philadelphia tracing back almost to the beginning, and it is ongoing.
U.S. urged to be more vigorous in protecting religious freedom globally
"Religious persecution is festering and exploding around the world. What has been unconscionable for decades, centuries, has gotten worse," Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, said May 12 in remarks at the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians.
Pope wants synod dedicated to people in Amazon, archbishop says
Although the church has continued to assist the native populations in the Amazon, which occupies 63 percent of Peru, efforts must continue "to revitalize" the church and its work in the region, said Archbishop Salvador Pineiro Garcia-Calderon of Ayacucho.
Vatican finance watchdog intensifies outreach to foreign authorities
The Vatican's financial watchdog agency has beefed up its investigations with increased outreach to foreign authorities in a continued effort to prevent suspected money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Bishops put U.K.’s future at top of list of election issues
In a two-page letter published May 15, the bishops reminded Catholics of their duty to vote and advised voters to question politicians seeking their support on a range of 10 key issues.
World Youth Day logo shows symbols for Mary, Panama
The design by Amber Calvo, 20, a Panamanian student studying architecture, was chosen from 103 entries submitted for the event that will take place Jan. 22-27, 2019.
Mary’s message at Fatima still timely, urgent 100 years later, says panel
Before an audience of more than 600 people, speakers explored the peacemaking roles of women, children and religious leaders at the event organized by the Holy See Mission to the United Nations.