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South Sudan religious leaders persist in hope amid new nation’s turmoil
Several South Sudanese Christian leaders in the United States on an April 23-27 visit to urge the United States to use its influence to bring about peace in their country, just as they helped birth the new nation in 2011.
Through work by sisters, church in Cuba extends its reach beyond parishes
Forbidden by the communist government to run official Catholic schools, a congregation in Havana quietly offers alternative after-school courses focusing on the arts.
Murdered Hungarian youth pastor to be beatified as martyr
A young Hungarian priest who was lured into a forest and beaten and stabbed to death is to be the latest East European martyr declared blessed by the Catholic Church.
Pray.com offers social network for prayer, community-building
The app provides a way for faith groups to share prayer requests, announcements and service opportunities in an environment free from advertising.
Toronto cardinal calls for prayers after van kills at least 10
Although officials said the April 23 incident did not appear to be terrorism, they said it did appear to be deliberate.
Body of St. John XXIII to make brief return to his home diocese
People in the Diocese of Bergamo, Italy, will host the remains of the late pope for 18 days as they mark the 60th anniversary of his election and the 55th anniversary of his death.
Catholic bishop pays tribute to Barbara Bush at Houston memorial
Retired Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza joined other religious leaders in paying tribute to Barbara Bush during a ceremony described as a Celebration of Life in front of Houston City Hall.
Salvadoran archdiocese argues for Romero canonization in El Salvador
The Archdiocese of San Salvador argues that the canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero should be held in El Salvador around World Youth Day, which will take place in January in nearby Panama.
Raise a cone: Rome’s poor celebrate pope’s name day with gelato
In honor of his name day, the feast of St. George, the pope donated 3,000 servings of ice cream to soup kitchens and homeless shelters around Rome.
Volunteers honored for giving thousands of hours to serve others
The archdiocese honored the more than 4,100 individuals who annually donate their time to Catholic Social Services' agencies in the five-county area. The volunteers remind clients, "You really are never alone.”