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Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says
At a time of technological and scientific progress, "we ought to feel shame" for not having advanced in "humanity and solidarity" enough to feed the world's poor, Pope Francis said.
Houston panel explores why people migrate to U.S.
A forum examined the complex web of international and local factors that influence people -- individuals ands families, not labels such as refugees -- to come to "El Norte" seeking opportunity.
Church sweetened with nostalgia won’t attract youth, archbishop says
In a Q&A, Archbishop Charles Chaput said the main problem with transmitting Christianity in a culture that keeps us distracted is "a lack of real faith." We need the "radical conversion that real faith in Jesus Christ demands."
Ukrainian church pledges cooperation with Pa. grand jury
The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, covering the Mid-Atlantic region, said church files would be shared with authorities Oct. 24 "as requested and with no exceptions."
USCCB leaders ask for prayers, donations for hurricane victims
"Let us respond with prayer and personal generosity," said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in an Oct. 13 statement.
Masses, celebrations in U.S. mark canonization of St. Romero
With a Mass, processions and fellowship, about 800 people, mostly immigrants, gathered at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Church in Washington Oct. 14 to celebrate the canonization of St. Oscar Romero.
Catholic leaders welcome PEPFAR reauthorization in Congress
Two Catholic leaders applauded congressional committees for reauthorizing the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, opening the door for final passage of a bill to keep the program in place for another five years.
St. William’s opens free concert series with Philadelphia Flute Quartet
At the Oct. 21 event, the popular ensemble will perform selections from its diverse repertoire, which includes works by Mozart, Bach, Ellington and Gershwin.
American pastor freed after two years in Turkey returns to U.S.
Rev. Brunson, who had been held without charges for a year, was convicted Oct. 12 on a charge of aiding terrorism and sentenced to time served.
Lori: Catholics living out their God-given vocations will help church heal
As apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, Archbishop Lori has made a commitment to traveling around the diocese to learn about and understand its pastoral workings and its Catholics.