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Philippine archbishop rebukes faithful: ‘I am a Catholic but …’
Archbishop Villegas expressed concern over what he perceived to be a growing trend "of rebuffing church morals and doctrine" in his country.
Atop Mount Nebo, Christians pray for those in Mideast facing violence
The international English-language service drew scores of Jordanians and others from around the world to the historic basilica.
French archdiocese opens beatification inquiry for martyred priest
The Archdiocese of Rouen has opened a formal inquiry into the cause for beatification of Father Jacques Hamel, who was killed while celebrating Mass in July 2016.
Papal preacher: Victory belongs to one who triumphs over self, not others
Jesus came to the world not just to teach, but to radically change human hearts that have hardened from sin, the preacher of the papal household said during a service commemorating Christ's death on the cross.
Pope washes feet of 12 prison inmates at Holy Thursday Mass
Although in Jesus' time, washing the feet of one's guests was performed by slaves, Jesus "reverses" this role, the pope said during the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper April 13 at a prison 45 miles from Rome.
In violent hot spot, Washington parishioner finds hope of the Resurrection
Margie Legowski decided to spend Holy Week 2017 in a section of San Salvador considered so violent by locals that it's difficult to find a taxi to take you in or out.
Kenyan Catholic university campaign aids drought-stricken communities
In the process, the students learned that even a small donation could go a long way to ease the threat of starvation facing thousands of people in arid parts of the country.
Czech bishop demands asylum for Chinese Christians
A Czech bishop has accused his government of prioritizing trade ties over human rights after it delayed granting asylum to dozens of Chinese Christians seeking protection in the country.
Risen Christ calls all to follow him on path to life, pope says
With tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square April 16, the pope called on Christians to be instruments of Christ's outreach to refugees and migrants, victims of war and exploitation, famine and loneliness.
Interfaith group reports on Philippine drug-related killings to U.N.
An interfaith delegation from the Philippines raised concerns over drug-related killings during an April 5 meeting at the United Nations in Geneva with the special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings.