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Cardinal Bo among faith leaders pledging to back Myanmar peace efforts
The faith leaders rejected the misuse of religion and race to divide the country, saying that doing so violates the fundamental tenets of the world's religious traditions and brings hatred, discrimination and violence.
Teaching on all-male priesthood is definitive, cardinal-designate says
That only men can be validly ordained to the priesthood is a truth that is part of the Catholic faith and will not and cannot change, said Cardinal-designate Luis Ladaria.
Foothills of Ozarks resonate with Marian hymns at shrine on new feast day
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight offered Mass at the National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, in Laurie, the Monday after Pentecost.
Cardinal-designate Becciu named prefect of congregation for saints
Cardinal-designate Giovanni Angelo Becciu will take up his post at the congregation overseeing sainthood processes at the end of August.
Vatican releases summer schedule of major papal events
The pope's liturgical schedule covering the months of June, July and August.
Newly named Spanish cardinal vows to promote religious life
Spain's newest cardinal has said his appointment confirms the pope's determination to keep religious orders center stage in the church's life and mission.
Iftar feast a gathering of fraternity, affection for Melkite patriarch
Christians and Muslims gathered in Sidon, Lebanon, for an iftar, the fast-breaking meal after sunset during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Catholic Athletes for Christ comes to Phila., bestows awards
Twenty-two students from 12 Catholic high schools (see the full list) received Courage Awards from the national organization that is taking the field for the first time in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
The church’s missionary work needs prayers, support, pope says
Pope Francis reminded Catholics to support evangelization efforts worldwide through the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Catholic War Vets mark day of remembrance in Havertown
On Memorial Day, a small group of men met for Mass at Sacred Heart Church to pray for the souls of former comrades who lost their lives in America’s wars -- from the past century right to the present.