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Families with sick members hit hard by Venezuela’s economic crisis
Pharmacies in the city are filling their shelves with soft drinks, potato chips and homemade natural remedies to cover up the lack of medicines.
Interior peace leads to care for poor and creation, pope says
The voice of the poor, the marginalized and the oppressed can be heard only if Christians quiet their hearts through prayer, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for prayers for Syria, children gone missing around world
At the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, the pope mentioned a string of attacks to hit "beloved Syria" May 23, causing the death of "defenseless civilians."
‘VatiLeaks’: Investigator says consultant admitted leaking documents
Stefano DeSantis testified May 24 that Francesca Chaouqui told Vatican police officials she sent documents regarding the Vatican Asset Management (VAM) to Gianluigi Nuzzi.
Members of Marian group attend outdoor Mass celebrated by bishop
A Puerto Rican bishop celebrating Mass in Sabana Grande welcomed members of an unrecognized Marian organization, but remained silent about the group's ecclesial status.
Supreme Court: Race played role in death penalty case jury selection
The 7-1 decision sent the case of Timothy Foster, an African-American facing the death penalty for killing an elderly white woman in 1986 when he was 18, back to Georgia for a new trial.
Franciscan Sister, a nurse for 50+ years in archdiocese, dies at 88
Sister Helen Veronica Hamill, O.S.F., was a Philadelphia native who spent most of her 67 years in the Franciscan congregation in health care, primarily as a nurse in Catholic hospitals.
Pat Ciarrocchi to receive honor at Cardinal Foley Symposium
The longtime TV broadcaster will receive the Foley Award in Communications May 26. A panel discussion on World Communications Day precedes the award luncheon and is open to the public.
Aid officials call for overhaul of system so help reaches most needy
"Too many innocent people suffer from the consequences of disasters caused by or aggravated by human action and inaction. It is the time to reform the global humanitarian system."
U.S. official says protection of religious minorities is top priority
"Protecting religious minorities who have fled their countries," he said, is the first step in the U.S. government's approach to confronting religious persecution.