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‘Wounds of Christ’ can be seen in suffering of migrants, cardinal says
Boston Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley challenged all in attendance at the Knights of Columbus convention in Orlando to "connect the dots" between Christ and the suffering. He was one of several bishops who urged greater compassion for a flood of child immigrants to the U.S. who have arrived without a parent in recent months.
Three New York auxiliary bishops ordained on feast of patron of priests
The feast of St. John Vianney, patron of priests, was a fitting day for New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan to ordain three new auxiliary bishops for New York, the first to be appointed since the cardinal became archbishop of New York in 2009.
First black priests in U.S. ‘opened door for rest of us,’ says pastor
Black Catholic bishops, priests, deacons and religious brothers who gathered in Mobile for an annual joint conference celebrated the 80th anniversary of the first class of black priests who were educated and ordained in the U.S.
Anderson says Knights’ efforts follow pope’s call to help world’s poor
As an international fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus is well-positioned to follow Pope Francis' witness of "love for the sick, the suffering and the poor," said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.
Filipino church leaders review typhoon recovery, pope’s upcoming visit
A cardinal from the Philippines visiting the U.S. thanked the Knights of Columbus for the organization's financial support following last year's devastating Typhoon Haiyan and noted the upcoming visit of Pope Francis next January.
Pope’s Korea trip seen as chance to for Catholics to renew their faith
When St. John Paul II canonized 103 Korean martyrs in 1984 in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Alexius Hong was there to attend the canonization Mass.
Knights convene to celebrate their charitable works, fraternal programs
Setting the tone for the 132nd annual Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Orlando Bishop John. G. Noonan noted shifting social trends and the turbulence of world events but also emphasized the hope of faith and fraternity among Christians.
Across U.S. groups focus on legal needs of unaccompanied minor migrants
On both coasts of the United States and in between, efforts are being ramped up to try to provide legal assistance for the flood of minor immigrants who have arrived in the country without a parent.
Priest sees ‘kinship’ between Chesterton, church’s ‘Little Flower’
Whether a sainthood cause will be opened for G.K. Chesterton is uncertain, but for a Catholic priest investigating the life of the much-beloved British journalist, philosopher and humorist, the effort already has been a memorable journey.
Amid Iraqi suffering, Chaldean Catholics urged to keep focus on Jesus
Standing in the sanctuary of Mother of God Chaldean Cathedral, flanked by an empty cross and two ominous red symbols, Chaldean Bishop Francis Kalabat led more than 1,000 people Aug. 1 in an earnest prayer for peace and a plea for help.