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Palestinian Catholic, modeling St. Francis, cares for abused animals
Diana George Babish admitted that it is not an easy mission in a place where society gives little importance to treating animals with compassion and routinely considers government-approved shooting and poisoning of stray animals as the best solution to population control.
Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from church, pope tells synod
Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by "prophets of doom," but to be the signs of hope and joy for which today's young people yearn.
U.S. dioceses urged to have emergency collection for disaster relief
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops requested Oct. 2 that U.S. dioceses take up an emergency collection to help those devastated by Hurricane Florence and any other natural disasters that might occur the rest of the year.
Poll: Pope’s favorability numbers down, and worse for handling of abuse
With Pope Francis midway into the sixth year of his pontificate, the percentage of U.S. Catholics who view him favorably, while still strong, is noticeably down.
Bill to make Calif. public universities offer abortion pill won’t be law
California Gov. Jerry Brown said Sept. 30 he would not sign a measure passed by the state Senate that would have required student health centers at public universities to offer abortion-inducing drugs.
Ex-FCC commissioner protests outside FCC HQ to protect Lifeline service
Lifeline provides discounted telephone and -- in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 -- internet service to qualifying low-income households throughout the United States.
Canadian bishops’ abuse policies do not include way to censure bishops
More than 80 bishops and eparchs from across Canada pledged unanimously to implement the sexual abuse document that has been six years in the making and is now set to be released.
Ahead of synod, Lebanese Catholic youth called to be message of light
Church youth groups provide an escape from life's pressures and help in forming strong friendships, young Lebanese Catholics said at the annual meeting of their Marian group.
Holy Spirit can bring healing in divisive times, priest says at Red Mass
Those attending the 66th annual Red Mass paused from news coverage of the Supreme Court vacancy, and instead prayerfully sought God's blessing on all those involved in government positions, the law profession and the administration of justice.
St. Hubert’s girls learn how small sacrifice for CRS can save a life
The little meal that Thomas Awiapo received from Catholic Relief Services in his village school in Ghana saved his life. The students he spoke to in Philadelphia know their Rice Bowl donations will help other people profoundly.