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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.
In India, Missionaries of Charity head condemns child trafficking
Facing child trafficking allegations at one of its homes for unmarried mothers in India, the superior of the Missionaries of Charity said said the actions of individuals involved are unrelated to the order.
Jesuit aims to stem decline of faith by launching new website
To confront the rising tide of unbelief spurred by a skeptical society, CredibleCatholic.com offers 20 downloadable "modules" to equip learners with evidence-based arguments for core Christian beliefs.
Judge sees no religious bias against Catholic agency on same-sex foster care
A federal judge swept away claims of religious discrimination by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and ruled it must provide home assessments for same-sex couples wishing to become foster parents in Philadelphia.
Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues
UPDATED - As attacks on Catholic clergy continue and anti-government protesters are besieged by Nicaraguan police and paramilitaries, the bishops said they would pray an exorcism prayer.