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‘Sterile hypocrisy’ behind mistreatment of migrants, pope says
Hearts that are closed to welcoming migrants and refugees are similar to those of the Pharisees, who often would preach sacrifice and following God's law without exercising mercy to those in need, Pope Francis said.
French cardinal leading Vatican’s interreligious efforts dies in U.S.
French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, an experienced diplomat and head of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, died at the age of 75 in Hartford, Connecticut, where he was receiving medical treatment.
Atlanta Catholic lives his faith by leading Malteser relief efforts
The Order of Malta is a Catholic religious lay and chivalrous order established in 1099 in Jerusalem during the Crusades to defend Christianity and care for the wounded, poor and sick.
Whole church urged to strengthen outreach to Hispanic young adults, youth
As the National Fifth Encuentro process unfolds across the United States, one of the emerging voices is the need to strengthen outreach to Hispanic youth and young adults.
Encuentro process aims to identify, train 20,000 Hispanics to be leaders
Identifying and forming new leaders has been a priority from the start according to members of the V Encuentro's National Team of Accompaniment represented by 42 national and regional Catholic organizations that serve Hispanics.
Legal experts say court pick unlikely to lead directly to overturn of Roe
"What will probably happen is that the Supreme Court would be more open to the states regulating and restricting abortion. An outright reversal of Roe is less likely," said Michael Moreland, a professor of law and religion at Villanova University.
Vatican releases schedule of pope’s trip to Baltic nations
Twenty-five years after St. John Paul II visited Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, Pope Francis will make the same three-nation visit Sept. 22-25, stopping at a number of the same places as his saint-predecessor.
Trump can reshape Supreme Court with pick to succeed Kennedy
Anyone on President Trump's list of potential nominees will probably turn the court to the right on social issues and leave it about where it is on economic issues, say legal experts. Two of Trump's top three picks are Catholic.
Vatican issues new document on vocation of consecrated virgins
Consecrated by her local bishop, a member of the order of virgins makes a promise of perpetual virginity, prayer and service to the church while living independently in society.
Our Lady of Hope Parish marks 25 years — and a lot more history
The North Philadelphia parish is the result of a merger of three parishes going back as far as 175 years. Mass attendance is strong by the mostly resident African American congregation, joined by Hispanics and Filipinos.