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Church urges Colombian government to protect local leaders under threat
As many as 300 local leaders have been killed since late 2016, when the government signed peace accords to end a half-century conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC, the country's largest guerrilla group.
Jesuit priest and school president offers prayers at McCain memorials
Jesuit Father Edward Reese, the president of St. Ignatius Prep School in San Francisco, offered prayers in both Phoenix and Washington, including a homily at the National Cathedral in Washington, after the death of John McCain.
Cardinal Wuerl addresses church’s ‘pain, confusion and disillusionment’
Addressing the clergy abuse crisis in the church will require "wider lay engagement, more realized accountability and evident transparency," said Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl
Indonesian priest actively confronts human traffickers
Fighting human trafficking has become a daily routine over the past five years for Father Chrisanctus Paschalis Saturnus, a priest in Indonesia's Pangkal-Pinang Diocese.
Immaculata senior blends prayer life, commitment to social justice
Maria Pisano looks to "light others' spark" by sharing her faith through a variety of spiritual and social outreaches on campus.
Our Lady of Angels rises from ashes while rebuilding from fire
After a devastating July 18 fire, students and staff of the regional Delaware County Catholic school have relocated classes to a wing of Cardinal O'Hara High School while their new structure takes shape.
Despite blindness, woman loves life, walks with Mary
For the past 40 years, Wisconsin resident Pat Boerschinger has been legally blind. And while she cannot see, her faith in God and devotion to Mary guide her every step.
Casa del Carmen preschool kids are blessed for success
The top-ranked academy, part of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, gave students free backpacks filled with supplies and prayers for the new year. Area parishes rely on the partnerships CSS provides.
Vatican issues updated papal schedule for Baltics trip Sept. 22-25
Vatican said the trip will include a prayer in Vilnius, Lithuania, at a monument to members of the city's Jewish community who perished under Nazi occupation.
Parishioners voice their anger, resolute faith, amidst scandal
CatholicPhilly.com canvassed members of several parishes across the Philadelphia Archdiocese for reaction to the clergy sexual abuse crisis. While most said their faith remains strong, they know of people leaving the church over the scandal.