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NY Times columnist to speak on Pope Francis at Villanova
Author Ross Douthat will present his talk "Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism" at the university on Tuesday afternoon, April 10.
Pope praises French policeman who gave his life to save hostage
Lt. Col. Arnaud Beltrame, 44, had convinced the gunman to allow him to take the place of a woman being held hostage in a grocery store in Trebes, a small town in southern France.
Youth-led march inspires Catholic adult participants
Although the March for Our Lives in Washington and its "sibling" marches in cities across the country were brought on by teenagers, participants were all ages -- from toddlers in strollers pushed by their parents to elderly marchers using walkers.
U.S. Papal Foundation announces period of reflection, re-evaluation
The controversy within the foundation became public after someone leaked correspondence related to the Vatican's request for $25 million from the Papal Foundation to be used for the ongoing recovery of the Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata.
Saginaw church records, computers seized in probe of abuse allegations
News of a search warrant including the offices of the Michigan diocese, its cathedral and the residence of Bishop Joseph Cistone was "distressing and disheartening for the community," the bishop said.
Sacred art presentation deepens prayer at St. Isaac Jogues
The parish in Wayne hosted a March 22 talk by Philadelphia artist Kate Capato, who displayed several faith-based works designed to inspire contemplation.
Catholic school students join peers in march against gun violence
Young Catholics joined the tens of thousands of students from across the country who participated in a massive demonstration along the main road that connects the White House to the U.S. Capitol -- the institutions many of them say are to blame for lives lost over the years to gun violence.
Five wounds of Christ: Pope urges recovery of traditional devotion
Reciting the Angelus prayer March 18, Pope Francis recommended a centuries-old devotion in which a person contemplates one of the five wounds of Christ and recites an Our Father before moving to the next wound.
At global forums, church leaders advocate for safe water for all
Access to clean water is a fundamental right must be a global priority, said Catholic leaders present at the 8th World Water Forum and the Alternative World Water Forum.
Latin American bishops call for ‘ecological conversion’
The letter, published in early March, reflects on environmental issues in Latin America in light of "Laudato Si',' on Care for Our Common Home," Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical.