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Listening is key to bishops’ committee against racism, says new chair
Bishop Shelton Fabre, an African-American bishop in Louisiana, will continue Catholic listening sessions. The "national conversation on race" was set up by his predecessor Bishop George Murry, who is battling leukemia.
Poverty, patience, prayer key to strong religious life, pope says
"One cannot discern what is happening without talking with the Lord," Pope Francis told 700 consecrated men and women. It is impossible for them to understand the world without a "spirit of poverty," which is non-negotiable.
Congo: Rich country, poor people — and poorer priests
A Catholic bishop from the Republic of Congo lamented that persistent corruption and poverty have left many priests hungry and sick while the country's wealth remains dominated by a "handful of the rich and powerful."
Pope asks Germans to find unanimity on Communion question
Six German bishops who had dissented from proposed national guidelines allowing a Protestant married to a Catholic to receive the Eucharist. They met with Vatican officials to discuss the implications of adopting the norms.
Fake news on the agenda at annual Foley Symposium
The May 24 forum at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, which is open to the public, celebrates World Communications Day. The Cardinal Foley Media Award will go to the late Tim Russert, host of NBC's "Meet the Press."
Support Catholic Charities by enjoying a Phillies game
Catholic Charities Night at Citizens Bank Park is June 25 as the Phillies host the New York Yankees. If 500 tickets are sold, local Catholics will throw out the first pitch and perform the National Anthem.
Ascension Solemn High Mass
The Philadelphia Latin Mass Community will have a mass in Latin for the feast of the Ascension.
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
A White House document posted online after the order was signed said its purpose was to ensure that faith-based and community organizations "have strong advocates" in the White House and the federal government.
Central African cardinal warns against revenge after church attack
A cardinal in the Central African Republic warned against revenge after a priest and at least 24 lay Catholics were killed during a gun and grenade attack on a Mass in the country's capital.
Philippine cardinal urges daily bell tolling to call attention to murders
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said the tolling of the bells will "haunt the perpetrators of violence and killing to remember their victims, never to forget them."