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U.S. Catholic leaders concerned by low number of resettled refugees
President Donald Trump has cut the number of refugees to be admitted into the U.S., from 110,000 in fiscal year 2017 to 45,000 in fiscal year 2018, but even that number will not likely be met, according to resettlement agencies.
Indiana inmates embrace fresh start by joining the Catholic Church
There are times when nearly everyone seeks redemption for a mistake or a moment of darkness, times that can help find a way to return to the grace of God.
Cardinal Tagle questions acts of ‘kings’ who use violence to intimidate
In his homily during early morning Mass for the blessing of palms March 25 in Manila, the prelate poured scorn on leaders "full of cockiness and devoid of humility."
Congo cardinal invites young people to shape country’s future
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo called on young men in particular to resist being recruited by "failed" politicians to join militia groups, which in turn unleash terror on civilians by attacking villages, looting property and raping women.
Mary, Mother of the Church should be celebrated this year, cardinal says
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, headed by Cardinal Sarah, had announced in early March Pope Francis' decision to add the feast to the church's calendar as an "obligatory memorial."
In re-enacting Stations, young people inspire parishes, witness own faith
Servants of the Cross, a family apostolate, began in 1998 with nine youths, and now approximately 50 young people between ages 6 and 23 take part.
Reality of gun violence prompts Washington archdiocesan youth to march
UPDATED - For some students, the issue of gun violence is even more than a frightening possibility -- it is a reality that they have already seen up close.
As Passover nears, archbishop writes to Jewish community
Archbishop Charles Chaput pledged the "prayerful solidarity" of area Catholics with the local Jewish community ahead of Passover, observed this year from March 30 to April 7.
West Catholic’s girls come up just shy in state hoops final
In their first-ever PIAA Class 2A championship berth, the Lady Burrs mixed pride with heartbreak in losing only by three points, 45-42, despite shooting a chilly 18-56 from the field.
Mater Dei School hosts passion play
Seventh-grade students of the Catholic school in Lansdale will enact the passion, crucifixion and death of Jesus during two performances on Wednesday, March 27 at St. Stanislaus Church.