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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.
Without a doubt: Pope shares his thinking on key synod themes
As the Synod of Bishops on "young people, the faith and vocational discernment" was continuing at the Vatican, the pope tackled some of the synod's key questions when he met Oct. 13 with seminarians from the Lombardy region of northern Italy.
Even church-going young people need to know Jesus, archbishop says
While young Catholics know God's name, many of them have not encountered Jesus as their Lord and savior, said Polish Archbishop Grzegorz Rys of Lodz.
Synod: Church must help young people be ethical citizens, politicians
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, told the synod it was "urgent" to help form young people so they become active citizens or active in politics, driven by the commandment to love, which includes building a more just society.
Catholic deaf group re-energized with Masses, social media, youth
The Catholic Deaf Community of the Archdiocese of Portland was formed 60 years ago and recently was energized with Masses in sign language each Sunday, a website, social media and a youth group.
Youth transform group house into home through teamwork
At a Catholic Social Services facility for at-risk teens, a holiday decorating project becomes a lesson in life skills.