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Amid hardships, Syriac Catholic young people attest to their faith
Driven by a zeal and strong ties to the roots of their faith, 450 young people from all over the world gathered in Lebanon for the first Syriac Youth International Convention, open to people 18-35.
Texas Catholic ‘respite’ center serves as symbol of American compassion
It was Sister Norma Pimentel whose idea it was to create this place to "welcome the stranger" and who came in the form of a migrant to the border town of McAllen.
Archbishop Chaput among delegates tapped by pope for synod
Pope Francis has approved five bishops, including Archbishop Chaput and Bishop Robert Barron, to represent the U.S. at the global meeting at the Vatican in October on the concerns of youth.
St. Thomas More alumni give $148K in Catholic high school aid
Although the archdiocesan high school closed in 1975, its grads have given $1.5 million in scholarships to Catholic high school students, including to 119 students this year in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Glasgow university fires chaplain after pride parade reparation prayers
A priest who offered a rosary and benediction service in reparation for a gay pride parade in Scotland has been fired as a university chaplain. The university's Catholic society called the dismissal "frankly abhorrent."
Rome Diocese opens sainthood process for young Italian mother
The Diocese of Rome formally opened the sainthood process for a young Italian wife and mother who avoided inducing a premature birth and invasive treatment for cancer while she was pregnant.
East African bishops applaud Eritrea, Ethiopia peace process
The Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa, known by the acronym AMECEA, said the steps taken by the leaders of both countries "show that Africans have the wisdom to solve their own problems amicably."
Pope calls for respect for migrants amid rising number of deaths at sea
"I make a heartfelt appeal to the international community to act decisively and promptly in order to prevent such tragedies from recurring and to guarantee the safety, respect for the rights and dignity of all," the pope said.
Chicago clergy join Catholic Extension at border to see migrants’ plight
The July 11-13 trip to the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Mexico allowed the priests to meet with people being served by Catholic-run centers and parishes.
Cardinal faces new allegation; editorials take church to task
Just after three leading national Catholic publications called for the church to break down a "wall of secrecy" about clergy sexual abuse, a man recounted 20 years of abuse by retired Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.