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Nicaraguan priest detained, others blocked from Marian celebration
Persecution of Catholic priests in the Central American nation has intensified as the President Daniel Ortega and his administration portray the church as a political enemy that promotes "terrorist acts."
Catholics express sorrow, offer prayers after Orthodox church fire in Egypt
Dozens, including several children, were killed in an Aug. 14 blaze believed to have started through either a faulty air conditioner or generator.
Retired Bishop Moskal of Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat dies
The first bishop of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Bishop Moskal, who passed away Aug. 7, established St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warrington, Pennsylvania.
Little Flower, Father Judge welcome new principals
With classes set to resume next month, Kathleen Radebaugh and James Hozier will take the helm at schools where they're already at home.
Assumption ‘shows what the Lord has in store for us,’ say priest, faithful
Proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1950, the dogma that Mary is fully present in heaven, both body and soul, reminds us that we are "destined for glory."
Papal Foundation adds key members to team
Longtime Catholic development professionals Sharon Kucia and Ian Rangel will expand the organization's efforts to help the most vulnerable in the developing world.
Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success
"To reign means to love ... and this is the road to heaven," said Pope Francis in an Aug. 15 reflection on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Sister Ann Marie Sullivan dies at 86
Sister Ann Marie Sullivan SSJ (Formerly Sister Coronata Maria), age 86, died August 8, 2022, in Lankenau Hospital.
Catholic agencies say Inflation Reduction Act addresses long-standing goals
The "minor miracle" of the bill's Aug. 7 passage, lauded by several Catholic leaders, will tackle environmental concerns while lowering prescription drug prices.
Berra, Hodges lead winners in balloting for Catholic baseball all-star team
A dream lineup was assembled by the Catholic Athletes for Christ ministry, based on votes cast by 2,000 Catholic baseball fans across the country.