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World’s best high jumper has low-profile meeting with pope
Despite holding the world record in the high jump, Javier Sotomayor kept his feet on the ground and didn't try to clear the waist-high wooden barricade between him and Pope Francis.
Priest: Few at Mexico-U.S. border will have asylum claims accepted
Scalabrinian Father Pat Murphy, who directs a migrant shelter in Tijuana, said "Those that are in the caravan, 75 percent of them won't be accepted. That's been the number over the years."
Trinidad and Tobago Catholic group expands as refugee numbers rise
The United States is offering fewer than its usual number of resettlement places, so hundreds of undocumented migrants may find themselves stuck in the southern Caribbean country.
Paralympian visits St. Louis area parish school to inspire students
It's fun for Noah Elliott to present a message of optimism and perseverance – "seeing the glass as half full rather than half empty" -- while inspiring others to pursue their passion.
Knights of Malta elect interim leader as new grand master
The Knights elected Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre as their new grand master from among 12 eligible knights to oversee the order for one year. The order's former grand master resigned amid a conflict with Pope Francis.
Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God
Continuing his series of talks on the sacrament of baptism, the pope looked at the importance of the heart being ready to receive the gift of new life from God through the baptismal water and the Holy Spirit.
Quo Vadis Days Camp set for June 25-28
The four-day camp helping young men to explore a vocation to religious life will feature fun activities, dynamic discussions and time for prayer in rural Quarryville, Pa. -- watch a video.
May procession set for Cathedral on Sunday afternoon, May 6
All are invited to the 2 p.m. celebration, which will include a procession, rosary and crowning of a statue of the Blessed Mother. Children may wear their confirmation or first holy Communion attire.
Canadian House passes motion calling on Pope Francis to issue apology
In a rare show of unanimity, the House of Commons overwhelmingly supported a motion to call on Pope Francis to apologize on Canadian soil for abuses that occurred at church-run residential schools.
Faith groups decry immigration detention of pregnant women
Representatives of the organizations focused their concerns on a "lack of adequate prenatal and health care, reports of medical negligence, and unsafe, stressful conditions for mother and baby," saying that the detention policy was not pro-life.