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Agreement with USAID expands reach of Malteser International Americas

The agreement will let Malteser International expand its reach of aid and refugee services in the 25 countries it serves, including Mexico, Haiti, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Colombia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, Ukraine and Philippines.

Pope Francis: Support life at all stages, avoid ‘dirty work of death’

Behind the indifference toward human life lies a contagious illness that blinds people to the lives, challenges and struggles of others, Pope Francis said.

Ex-Vatican diplomat found guilty of distributing child porn

Judge Giuseppe Della Torre, head of the tribunal of the Vatican City State, delivered the verdict June 23, and sentenced Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella to five years in prison and fined him 5,000 euro ($5,833).

Justice Department brings sanctuary cities to Supreme Court

Sanctuary cities have been getting their day in court and might get their day in a bigger court if the Justice Department gets its wish.

Plowshares activists motivated to witness to God’s call for peace

Entering a military base without authorization in the dark of night to symbolically dismantle nuclear warheads is not an act most people ever consider.

Nuns’ killer gets life sentences for plea, forgiveness from their families

Rodney Earl Sanders pleaded guilty to murdering Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill after he entered the home they shared uninvited.

Pope: Bishops, clergy in Middle East must not fall into sin of opulence

Although the sin of war committed by nations has caused great suffering to Christians in the Middle East, the Catholic Church must bear in mind its own sins, Pope Francis said.

Travel ball, fatigue, senior week lead reasons for early tourney exit

The Catholic League team is often favored to win the Carpenter Cup. But this year the all-star baseball team lost in the first round. Many top players didn't show up, owing to the hyper busy lives of today's teenagers.

‘Thank you for saving us’: Refugees start new life with Catholics’ help

One person at a time, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is helping some of the 44,000 persons fleeing their homes globally every day, the highest in recorded history, amidst a climate of fear and polarization.

Riot police withdraw as bishops, priests visit besieged Nicaraguan city

Masaya has been the site of protests against the country's unpopular president, and police and paramilitaries have been accused of attacking and killing the civilian population.