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2,000 enjoy day with Jesus, each other, under Malvern Retreat’s tent
The day of prayer, talks, good music and good company at the first Catholic Tent Revival at Malvern Retreat House exceeded all expectations. “The joy was overwhelming," said one attendee.
Women’s voice needed to fight clericalism, ‘macho’ culture, cardinal says
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, said he agreed with the working document's assertion that there sometimes is "an ecclesial inability to recognize, welcome and foster the creativity of the 'feminine genius.'"
The men in black habits show knack for making great beer at new brewery
It's a brand-new brewery with a tradition reaching back 1,500 years, its charisms including welcoming visitors and giving the monks involved a way to earn a living for Mount Angel Abbey.
Synod of Bishops aims at peripheries with letter to world’s young people
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Synod of Bishops wanted to speak to the world’s young people with a special letter that was to be drafted by a commission representing the global church. The eight-person commission is made up of four bishops, two young women — one from the United States — the leader of the […]
Mary Anne Castranio recalled for devotion to faith, Catholic journalism
The editor of the Atlanta Archdiocese's Catholic newspaper died suddenly Oct. 12 at age 61. She was loved and respected by colleagues, friends and family, and her adopted daughter was the love of her life.
Latino Catholics in Phila. inspired by Romero film, canonization
An Oct. 12 screening of a biopic on St. Oscar Romero reveals the martyr's continuing influence on clergy and local Latino Catholics. He inspires them to listen to one another and be faithful to the Gospel.
Russian Orthodox says ecumenical cooperation can help young people
Firm in their faith in Jesus and working together, Orthodox and Catholic young people can resist forces trying to remove all traces of faith from society and even could reverse that trend, Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk told the Synod of Bishops.
Immigrant aid agencies urge end to family separation
A report from the leading Catholic and Lutheran agencies serving immigrants called on the federal government to stop separating children from their families and help families comply with immigration law.
Salvadoran native lives out St. Romero’s legacy of justice
St. Oscar Romero is more relevant than ever, says Moises Navarrete, a young teacher in Jenkintown. The saint would challenge U.S. immigration policy and family separation, he believes.
Pope, meeting South Korean leader, says he’s open to visiting North
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had asked South Korean President Moon Jae-in to tell Pope Francis of the invitation. The pope would accept if he receives an official invitation, according to an aide to Moon.