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Irish-born religious recall leaving homeland to devote lives to U.S. kids
After World War II, American classrooms swelled with baby boomers. Desperate for English-speaking sisters, some bishops turned to Ireland for help.
Church leaders praise Hawking for contribution to science, dialogue
Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who said he did not believe in God, was still an esteemed member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and fostered a fruitful dialogue between science and faith.
National School Walkout is time of prayer for many Catholic schools
March 14, exactly one month since the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, students from around the country planned to walk out of their schools in protest of the nation's gun laws for 17 minutes.
In silence, people find God, Vatican worship official tells audience
One of the Catholic Church's most outspoken leaders urged a rapt audience in St. Michael's Cathedral to embrace silence and be alert to the danger of filling their days with constant news and distraction.
Extremists demolish wall of Catholic hospital in central India
Suspected Hindu extremists demolished the wall of a Catholic mission hospital and manhandled staff, including nuns, in the latest incident in Madhya Pradesh state, considered a hotbed of anti-Christian violence in central India.
Catholics, Muslims urged to look inward first in interreligious efforts
Announced in February 2016, the national dialogue, which is sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, aims to show public support for Islamic American communities.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade goers reflect on immigrant ancestors
While enjoyed all the Mass, floats, bands and dancers in the March 11 parade in Philadelphia, attendees celebrated their forebears who came to America and sacrificed to give their children a better life.
New law allows Israel to revoke residency of East Jerusalem Palestinians
Unlike Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, East Jerusalem Palestinian residents -- who were born in Jerusalem -- are subject to Israeli law, although they have only permanent residence status in Jerusalem and do not have Israeli citizenship.
Artwork aims to support social growth of children, adolescents
A Catholic high school art teacher and an adolescent psychiatrist worked together to create three-dimensional art objects to help young people communicate their emotional states.
Vatican official urges support for Mideast Christians on Good Friday
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, urged Catholics around the world to give to the annual collection for the Holy Land on Good Friday or on the date established by their local bishops' conference.