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Pope Francis prays for Coptic Orthodox Christians after terrorist attack

Seven Christians were killed and at least seven others -- including children -- were injured after armed gunmen attacked two buses near the Monastery of St. Samuel the Confessor in Minya province Nov. 2.

Peacemaking begins at home by saying ‘no’ to rivalry, pope says at Mass

"The same war that we make in our homes, in our institutions" by engaging in rivalry and gossip grows exponentially and leads to real wars that kill people, the pope said at his morning Mass.

Anti-Semitism must be banned from society, pope says

Sharing the same roots as their Jewish brothers and sisters, Christians cannot be anti-Semitic and must work to ensure anti-Semitism is banned from society, Pope Francis said.

Pope: Christians can’t pick and choose which neighbor to love

"It is not about pre-selecting my neighbor," he said. "This isn't Christian, it is pagan."

Life is radiant when it is lived with love and service, pope says

For every Christian, but especially for those called to ministry, God's gift of life is a call to serve others, Pope Francis said at a memorial Mass for bishops and cardinals who have died in the past year.

Catholic Center for Young Adults offers evening with Father Mitch Pacwa

The EWTN host will share his insights and reflections with young adults from the greater Philadelphia area on Nov. 16.

Audio, large-print resources can help elderly parishioners, expert says

With a large aging population of Catholics in many areas of the country will come an array of age-related vision complications that invariably hinder full participation in the liturgy and in spiritual life.

An Evening of Reflection with Heather Makowicz

Certified spiritual director Heather Makowicz will direct her first Evening of Reflection at Malvern Retreat House

Spirit Power Retreat for Men and Women

Directed by Marty Rotella, the day also features Fr. Stephen DeLacy, Director of Vocations and Anna Iatesta. Uplifting music, inspiring talks and a Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Digital technology enhances religious education options for the blind

"Not everyone has one, but with a refreshable Braille display, you can download a Braille ready file (BRF) to your BRF device and it can be read on the display as refreshable Braille. That is a great way for us to reach more people and use technology."