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Catholic commissions: EU must be more democratic to avoid breakup
The European Union must be more democratic and less centralist if it is to avoid other disgruntled member states following the U.K. out of the bloc, Catholic justice and peace groups said.
Pope, Anglican archbishop call for unity in mission, service
Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury together charged 19 pairs of Catholic and Anglican bishops to return to their home countries and work together to promote joint prayer, joint proclamation of the Gospel and, especially, joint works of charity and justice.
New Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge thanks retiring predecessor
The Philadelphia native, who will be installed as head of the Virginia diocese Dec. 4, was named by the pope to succeed an old friend, Bishop Paul Loverde.
Faith and politics take the stage in vice presidential debate
Near the end of the debate, candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine were asked to talk about a time when they struggled to balance personal faith and a public policy position. Both referenced their Catholic Christian roots.
Archbishop Carroll extends winning ways on the volleyball court
The Patriots went to 6-0 in the Catholic League, and 7-0 overall, with a win over Bishop McDevitt Sept. 29. As the playoffs loom large, Carroll boasts five shutouts among its six Catholic League victories.
Philippine bishops’ leader ‘in endless grief’ over drug war
Archbishop Villegas expressed shame over news reports of the Philippines' war on drugs that has killed thousands, and comments of the country's leaders marked by "lies and vulgarity never heard before."
Pope: Church’s mission is to attract people to Christ, not proselytize
St. Therese of Lisieux was a reminder that an authentic witness is proclaimed through a union with Christ "in prayer, adoration and in concrete charity, which is serving Jesus, who is present in the least of our brothers and sisters," Pope Francis said.
Offer African youth access to sacred texts, pope tells telecom company
Pope Francis praised a U.K.-based telecommunications firm for providing African children, particularly refugees, access to online educational resources.
Ryan Howard shows his Catholic faith on and off baseball field
“When you put your faith in Jesus, it’s nothing to hide from,” said Howard, who was raised Catholic and attends church with his family in Montgomery County. “Sometimes it’s easier to show your faith by your actions.”
The ‘new’ Francis has brought renewal, say followers of beloved saint
"We have to acknowledge a renewed Franciscan spirit in our world precisely because of this new Francis who has shaken up the church, shaken up the world and hopefully shaken up all of us," said Franciscan Father Tom Washburn, referring to Pope Francis.