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Pulled from the sea, migrant’s rescue puts spotlight on Italian policy
Josefa, a migrant from Cameroon, was pulled from the Mediterranean July 17 by rescuers from the Spanish organization Proactiva Open Arms.
Spanish church leaders criticize government plans on religion in schools
The government said school religion would be replaced by a compulsory course on "civil and ethical values," and state subsidies would be withdrawn from Spain's mostly Catholic private schools.
Clergy changes posted for Philadelphia Archdiocese
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announces appointments for four priests, one permanent deacon and a religious brother working in archdiocesan parishes and ministries.
Shroud of Turin expert criticizes new study casting doubt on authenticity
The church has never officially ruled on the shroud's authenticity, saying judgments about its age and origin belonged to scientific investigation. Scientists have debated its authenticity for decades, and studies have led to conflicting results.
Dark to light: Buried under scaffolding, Holy Stairs set for resurrection
With the central staircase restoration planned to be completed by the end of the year and the front atrium at the end of 2019, it will have taken 11 modern-day restorers nearly two decades to resurrect what 40 artists created in less than two years in the 16th-century.
‘Prosperity gospel’ props up policies lacking compassion, journal says
The "prosperity gospel" that President Trump and many of his advisers and followers seem to espouse does not promote solidarity for the common good, but sees God as giving his blessings to the rich and punishing the poor, said the article in La Civilta Cattolica.
Chicago Archdiocese hosts training in immigrant-to-immigrant peer ministry
The Archdiocese of Chicago's Pastoral Migratoria trained diocesan, pastoral and lay leaders from across the United States on how to start the immigrant-led ministry for service, justice and accompaniment in parish communities to meet the needs of immigrants.
Events of 9/11 put successful broadcast journalist on path to diaconate
"Covering that story from end to end had a profound impact on me and literally made me think more clearly about what I was doing, the choices I had made in my life and what I wanted to do in my life."
Moms-to-be get a budget bump at Casa del Carmen baby shower
Some 120 pregnant women and their families gathered for baby goods and information at a Northeast Philadelphia parish. Typically held quarterly at Casa's location, the July 14 event was the first at a parish.
Central African bishops put distance to group promising violence
A group promising to defend the church and avenge the recent deaths of priests alleges inaction by a cardinal, but the republic's bishops urged "respect of the memory" of those killed following Christ.