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Papal diplomat says U.S.-North Korea summit brings hope for peace
Talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea are "truly historic" and bring hope for the start of a new era of peace, said Pope Francis' ambassador to Korea.
How Catholic schools foster self-discipline offers lessons, says study
A new study conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that children in Catholic schools are less disruptive and have more self-control than their peers in non-Catholic or public schools.
Public-private initiative helps over 9,000 people get free health care
Over the course of nine days in May, more than 9,000 patients received free medical, dental, ophthalmological and/or veterinary care as part of Operation Empower Health -- Greater Savannah.
Philippine priest killed while preparing for Mass
Police said Father Richmond Villaflor Nilo of Cabanatuan Diocese was shot while he was putting on his alb. At least three shots were fired through the chapel's window.
New York court again rules archbishop’s remains may be moved to Peoria
The Diocese of Peoria has reacted with "great joy" to a decision by a New York court in favor of Joan Sheen Cunningham's petition to have the remains of her uncle, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, moved from New York City to Peoria.
World Meeting of Families to feature Father James Martin as keynoter
Irish church officials confirmed that U.S. Jesuit Father James Martin, who has written about the need for dialogue between the LGBT community and the Catholic Church, will be a keynote speaker at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin in August.
Spain agrees to welcome rescue boat after Italy, Malta refuse
Doctors Without Borders tweeted that among those on board were seven pregnant women, 15 people with serious chemical burns, several suffering from near drowning and hypothermia, and 123 unaccompanied minors.
Catholic scientists find camaraderie when discussing faith, research
University of Delaware physicist Stephen Barr is president of the fast-growing Society of Catholic Scientists.
Pope’s August visit to Ireland will include quick trip to Knock
UPDATED - Pope Francis' brief visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families Aug. 25-26 will include a quick trip to the Marian shrine at Knock and a special meeting with homeless families.
Pope shares childhood memories with Italian children
Pope Francis answered the children's questions about his childhood, his school, his vocation and the standard question children ask him, "How did you feel when you were chosen pope?"