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Northeast Phila. parish prays for persecuted Pakistani Christians
Following recent deadly attacks on Christians in Pakistan, members of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's Pakistani Catholic community gathered for a prayer vigil April 21 at St. William Parish.
Catholic family finds healing after son’s drug overdose
Through faith and forgiveness, a New Jersey couple is rebuilding their lives, drawing on the sacraments and the support of their parish.
Wrestling champion Bruno Sammartino laid to rest
After surviving World War II in Italy, the small boy was bullied in school in America. But through hard work he grew to become the longest-reigning World Wrestling Federation champion in history.
Villa Maria softball star balances books, heavy travel schedule
Though only a junior, Alyssa Viscardo has become adept as a student and a pitcher averaging 12 strikeouts a game. Between her travel softball team and school, “I’m always trying to stay on task,” she said.
Without love and service, church is just an ’empty institution,’ Pope Francis says
During an April 26 homily, the pope called for Christians to live "with an awareness of being servants" who are willing to walk the path of humility with Jesus.
Faith-based groups say fighting created humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Aid workers plead for peace after three years of sustained conflict have left millions starving, diseased and without basic shelter.
Vatican finance watchdog reports ongoing progress in oversight
Efforts to prevent money laundering, embezzlement and mismanagement are producing results, according to a new assessment. However, few cases have led to indictments and prosecutions by the Vatican City State.
Nigerian religious leaders condemn attack that kills 19 during Mass
The April 24 massacre, which claimed the lives of two priests, is the latest in a series of 50 killings over the past three years. US Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has joined interfaith calls for security and justice in Nigeria.
Listening must lead to action, clerical abuse survivors say
Pope Francis has scheduled four days in April to meet with victims, who hope to radically improve how the church both prevents and responds to accusations of sexual assault,
Bishop troubled by acquittal of border agent charged in teen’s death
The acquittal of a U.S. Border Patrol agent on charges of murdering an unarmed boy who was throwing rocks to distract from drug smugglers "raises serious issues of justice and accountability," said an Arizona bishop.