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Church in Congo suspends sacraments during Ebola outbreak
Mass continues without the sign of peace and Communion is distributed to hands rather than mouths, and the sacraments of anointing of the sick, confirmation and baptism have ceased indefinitely.
After immigrant raid, Ohio bishop says system adds to suffering
Cleveland Bishop Nelson J. Perez said he felt "a great sadness" for the more than 100 immigrants arrested in a federal raid this week and for the families separated by it. The division of families cannot be tolerated by any person of faith, he said.
Pope applauds patriarch’s call to protect the planet, protect people
Pope Francis sent his message to the patriarch on the occasion of a symposium June 5-8 in Greece, titled "Toward a Greener Attica: Preserving the Planet and Protecting its People."
Church group asks #MeToo activists for solidarity with persecuted women
The letter seeks to call their attention to women who have endured sexual and psychological violence because of their faith.
Pope sends birthday greetings to Latin American theologian
Pope Francis wished a happy 90th birthday to the "father of liberation theology" and thanked him for his contributions to the Catholic Church and his love for the poor.
Big book of numbers: Vatican volume tracks church statistics
Catholics around the world number more than 1.29 billion people, which is about 17.7 percent of the global population. The Vatican's Central Statistics Office compiles the figures each year.
Military members say encuentro strengthens faith, bond with one another
Senior Airman Zack Mackeller arrived on the campus of The Catholic University of America with one mission in his heart: to represent young Catholics who are in active military service at the Region IV encuentro.
Southampton parishioners learn how to take action for pro-life mission
A symposium June 3 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish presented three women leaders in the pro-life movement who showed how much help is offered for pregnant women considering an abortion.
Americans’ acceptability of porn hits new high this decade
While the acceptability of porn still holds minority status in the United States, it has climbed to 43 percent, according to Gallup Poll figures released June 5.
Concert at the Cathedral Basilica
Featuring the world’s finest active duty musicians performing modern woodwind compositions and classic favorites for audiences of all ages.