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Christian pilgrims to Holy Land get tattoos to mark their pilgrimages
The Razzouk family has been tattooing Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land for 500 years, and 200 years before that in Egypt.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Two diocesan priests and a Norbertine priest have received new assignments, the Philadelphia Archdiocese announced this week.
Ukrainian Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia resigns
UPDATED - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Stefan Soroka, 66, of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who is resigning for medical reasons.
Retired pope celebrates 91st birthday
Retired Pope Benedict XVI had a "peaceful and familial" 91st birthday April 16, celebrating with his 94-year-old brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger.
Catholic leaders: Winnie Mandela was a friend to South Africa’s poor
Often called the "Mother of the Nation" and "Mama Winnie," the ex-wife of the late South African President Nelson Mandela "mothered everybody," said Bishop Victor Phalana of Klerksdorp.
African, European bishops: Globalization demands vigilance from church
While globalization at its best can enable the sharing of spiritual and material riches, it also can lead to huge destruction, the bishops of Europe and Africa said after a four-day meeting in Fatima, Portugal.
Pope, Christian leaders condemn use of violence against Syria
Sharply criticizing a failure to find nonviolent means of bringing peace to Syria and other parts of the world, Pope Francis appealed to world leaders to work for justice and peace.
Pope joins meeting to prepare synod for the Amazon
Meeting in Rome April 12-13, the presynod council worked with Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, to finalize the preparatory document and related questionnaire for the special assembly next year.
Respect life of severely ill patients like Alfie Evans, pope says
Highlighting the plight of a seriously ill toddler in Great Britain and a severely brain-damaged man in France, Pope Francis called for greater respect for every patient's life and dignity.
‘Is my dad in heaven?’ little boy asks pope
After circling a massive, crumbling public housing complex on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis had an emotional encounter with the neighborhood's children.