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Pope to visit Ukrainian Catholic basilica in Rome
The pope's Jan. 28 visit is "a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who are suffering the effects of the war" and "a manifestation of the pope's closeness to Ukrainian migrants in Italy."
Catholic school founder among mudslides’ fatalities in California
The founder of a Catholic school in Ventura is among the fatalities caused by mudslides in Southern California, which have left at least 17 people dead and many others missing or injured in Montecito.
Catholic Charities in Iowa archdiocese ends refugee resettlement program
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is preparing to end its refugee resettlement program after 77 years in operation. The primary reason the program is closing down is because the numbers of refugees are down.
Mideast leaders increase efforts to fight U.S. decision on Jerusalem
Church and political leaders in the Middle East are intensifying efforts to combat U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral decision declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital and plans to move the U.S. embassy there.
Pilgrims stream to Ardsley, and the Child’s image heals a parish
During the Christmas season, including the one just past, Queen of Peace Church in Ardsley received an unusual number of daily visitors to its Nativity scene, one of the most magnificent in the archdiocese. The work of love has helped smooth a parish merger.
Firm will plan sale, development of St. Katharine Drexel property
Aquinas Realty Partners has been chosen by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to plan the sale and redevelopment of the order's motherhouse in Bensalem, possibly as an over-55 community.
Couple celebrates new home, mourn pilot lost in crash that took old home
In March 2017, Deacon Norm Keller and his wife, Barbara, lost their home in Marietta after a private plane crashed into their front yard and exploded.
Bishops ‘encouraged’ by consensus that DACA solution ‘urgently needed’
Catholic bishops cautioned against "unrelated or controversial elements of immigration policy -- especially those that jeopardize the sanctity of families -- into the bipartisan solution for the 'Dreamers,'" said Bishop Joe Vasquez.
German bishop urges church debate on blessing same-sex unions
The vice president of the German bishops' conference said a Catholic blessing, "something not to be confused with a wedding ceremony," should be considered in the country that recently legalized gay marriage.
Pope faces challenge of restoring trust in wake of Peru, Chile scandals
UPDATED -- When Pope Francis embarks on his fourth visit to South America, he will face the enormous task of restoring trust and encouraging healing after scandals in both countries left many wounded and angry at the Catholic Church.