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Pope recognizes martyrdom of Archbishop Romero
After decades of debate within the church, Pope Francis formally recognized that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed "in hatred of the faith" and not for purely political reasons.
With pope’s urging, Salvadoran bishops start talks with gangs
Discussions led to a cease-fire between rival gangs in El Salvador. Before the truce 14 murders were committed per day. A week later, not a single murder was tallied in the entire country.
Youth presence at annual pro-life event shows commitment
Don't tell Karen Osborne today's teenagers are all lazy and self-centered. She sees for herself at the March for Life and in parish life the amazing things they do.
What to do when Joe College can’t write or think
Jesuit Father William Byron notes that four in 10 U.S. college students graduate with insufficient skills to manage white-collar work. They're especially poor in communication, critical thinking and creativity -- and making a good impression.
Good Shepherd Regional honors brave officers
During Catholic Schools Week, the Catholic school in Ardsley welcomed police, firefighters, EMTs to a Mass at Queen of Peace Church on Friday, Jan. 30. See our photo gallery.
Thinking about America after Ferguson
See a photo gallery from the panel discussion on the current state of race relations titled "Life After Ferguson: Where Do We Go From Here?" at Holy Family University.
Nintendo looks forward while going retro
The gaming giant is releasing a sleek, new hand-held console while bringing back Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong and others in a "remix."
Experts discuss race relations after Ferguson
A forum last week at Holy Family University gathered a Catholic priest, police officers and college professors with 150 students and guests to chart a way forward after last year's shootings in Missouri and New York City.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
California bill would legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill
The bill is motivated by the story of Brittany Maynard, a young woman with brain cancer, who moved to Oregon to end her own life Nov. 1. Her mother and husband are pushing the California bill, which is modeled after Oregon's.