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Vatican official warns U.N. of hostility toward religion
As the world has grown increasingly interconnected, some nations have seen religious pluralism as a threat and reacted either by failing to protect religious minorities or by trying to marginalize all believers.
Melbourne court to decide if cardinal stands trial on abuse allegations
Australian Cardinal George Pell, head of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy, appeared in court March 5 for a committal hearing at which up to 50 witnesses could be called, mostly in private.
Cape Town’s poor see injustice in water limits as Day Zero approaches
Water restrictions in Cape Town, which is battling to keep its taps flowing following a three-year drought, make it compulsory for the city's 4 million residents to use no more than 50 liters -- about 13 gallons -- per person per day.
Immigrants, advocates navigating post-DACA-deadline landscape
The Supreme Court's action keeps DACA intact for those currently with DACA status. The rulings do not make DACA available to those who had not already applied for it.
Open mic night for young adults
The Catholic Center for Young Adults invites all acts from music, spoken, word, dancing, and even singing to come to the Stotesbury Mansion, 1923 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, on Saturday night, March 10.
Former Vatican bank officials to stand trial on embezzling charges
The bank alleges that the former officials' "illegal conduct" led to damages to the bank in excess of 50 million euros (about $61.5 million today), according to a press statement.
Pope adds feast of Mary, mother of the church to universal calendar
The pope has instituted a new Marian feast honoring Mary as mother of the church. It will be celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost.
Washington parishes learn of plan to implement ‘Amoris Laetitia’
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has issued a 58-page pastoral plan to implement Pope Francis' letter, "The Joy of Love", issued two years ago after a Vatican synod examined challenges facing married couples and families in today's world.
Thousands attend Rev. Graham’s ‘last crusade’ under revival-style tent
Under a billowing white tent and Carolina blue sky, Christian leaders and close friends said goodbye to "America's pastor," the Rev. Billy Graham, during a private funeral service March 2.
Texas archbishop honored for commitment to serve poor, vulnerable
One of the hallmarks of the ministry of retired Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston is "his concern that nobody is left behind -- whether that's the unborn or the poor, the migrant, the elderly or those who are sick."