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Foster vocations by being compassionate friend to others, archbishop says
Serra International is a lay organization with 500 clubs and 12,000 members around the world devoted to promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Curbs on religion abroad can trip up Americans’ faith practices
The free exercise of religion can be a risky thing in some countries, and even Americans practicing their faith abroad can get ensnared.
Cardinal says deacons’ life of action, charity, service models Jesus’ life
Speaking at the 2018 National Diaconate Congress in New Orleans July 22-26, Cardinal Tobin said the diaconate is absolutely crucial to the church's life.
O’Malley: Actions needed now to address claims against cardinal
While the church in the U.S. has clear procedures for investigating accusations of sexual abuse against priests, Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley called for three new steps in handling cases involving bishops.
Trial pending for priest accused of embezzling $5 million from parish
Investigators from the Special Investigation Section discovered more than $63,000 in cash stashed above the ceiling tiles of the basement of the priest's home.
Gingrich: ‘Securing’ religious liberty top priority for U.S., Vatican
Ambassador Callista Gingrich joined Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, and other speakers at an event to discuss the Vatican's perspective on and fight for religious freedom around the world.
Young couple at national congress considers diaconate possibilities
Jeremy Tickle is in the inquiry phase of the diaconate program for the Diocese of Birmingham and thought the conference would give the entire family a deeper sense of the vocational call.
Cardinal calls ‘timeless truths’ in ‘Humanae Vitae’ a gift to church
"Marriage reflects the love of God, which is faithful, generous and life-giving. Through their vocation, spouses cooperate with God by being open to new human life," Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said.
Fall in France breaks Indiana teen’s back, but not his or family’s faith
The fall fractured one of Alex's vertebrae and "imploded" another, Amy Kalscheur said, sharing the explanation from the doctors in France.
At border, Catholic bishops continue urging family reunification
Five Catholic bishops and a representative from the Vatican walked in a procession with other faith leaders showing their support for immigrants and continuing the church's call for the urgent reunification of migrant families separated at the border.