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Archbishop asks for prayers to bring peace to Palestinians, Israel
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio said in a statement the violence in Gaza that has led to 60 Palestinian deaths and injuries to more than 2,000 since May 14 "is deeply troubling."
California bishops ask for U.S. House vote on bipartisan DACA bill
There are four DACA-related bills in the House, but the California Catholic Conference asked House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy specifically for a vote on a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by two California congressmen.
Outgoing USCCB education secretary to still focus on Catholic education
When Dominican Sister John Mary Fleming looks at the big picture of Catholic education in this country, she does it in typical educator fashion -- recognizing what works and what needs to improve.
Pope to canonize Blesseds Paul VI, Oscar Romero in Rome Oct. 14
The date was announced May 19 during an "ordinary public consistory," a meeting of the pope, cardinals and promoters of sainthood causes that formally ends the sainthood process.
Pope will create 14 new cardinals in June
Under Pope Francis, the idea that some church posts and large archdioceses always are led by a cardinal is fading. Traditional cardinal sees like Baltimore and Philadelphia were not included in the new list of cardinals from 11 countries.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput has announced assignment changes for 46 priests and four deacons in parishes, schools and institutions of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
All Catholics announced for spring Catholic League teams
Sports columnist John Knebels compiles the 2018 first, second and third-team All-Catholics in baseball and boys' lacrosse.
Conservatives: A link to Trump brings risk for faith communities
Religious conservatives saw in President Trump "a bully fighting bullies" and supported his candidacy to attain their cultural goals, said several leaders this week. Conservatives risk becoming associated with his flaws.
Mary’s ‘beloved children’ honor her with May procession
Some 80 children and adults of St. Edmond's Home and the Divine Providence and Don Guanella communities honored the Blessed Mother on May 9. The celebration included sensory-specific devotions and lively Marian hymns.
Malaysian bishops say country can set new course after election
The ousting of the corruption-tainted government of Najib Razak spelled the end of a six-decade ruling coalition dominated by the United National Malays Organization.