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Coping with school shootings: surreal part of U.S. students’ routine

When classes resume at Stoneman Douglas on a modified schedule Feb. 28, they will face all their usual routines and challenges right up against the horrific memories of the fear and loss of just two weeks before.

Troubles behind them, teens show kids a better way to live

Three young men in the Peer Council program of De La Salle Vocational, a Catholic Social Services agency, told young students of Our Lady of Port Richmond School how to avoid making big mistakes in life, and where to find people who care.

Back to work after recess, members of Congress get calls on DACA

UPDATED - Catholic bishops asked people to call their senators and representatives and urge them to protect "Dreamers" from deportation; provide them a path to citizenship; and to avoid "any damage to existing protections for families and unaccompanied minors in the process."

In marches around Philippines, Catholics protest threats to life

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila led priests, nuns, and laypeople in an early morning "Walk for Life" around the capital's main park.

Couples celebrate marriage, family life at Regina Angelorum event

Deacon Chris Roberts of Martin Saints Classical High School spoke to 150 supporters of the academy at its ninth annual St. Valentines Dinner at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Jesus never abandons people in times of trial, pope says at parish

Through listening and obedience, the faithful are assured of the Lord's constant companionship, Pope Francis said during a Feb. 25 visit to a Roman parish.

Pope appeals for end to inhumane fighting, evil of war in Syria

Intensified fighting has made this February one of the most violent months in the seven-year conflict, which to date has killed an estimated 400,000 Syrians while displacing almost 12 million.

Rome Colosseum bathed in red in honor of modern martyrs

Persecuted Christians and representatives from Aid to the Church in Need met with Pope Francis in a Feb. 24 session filled with "extraordinarily intense emotion."

Tour the wine and shrines of Portugal with The Faithful Traveler

The Faithful Traveler comes to her home parish, Holy Martyrs in Oreland, to present Portuguese wines and clips from the next television series, "The Faithful Traveler in Portugal," in April.

Story of Duffy’s Cut coming to Rosemont College

"Duffy’s Cut Revisited” features guest lecturer Dr. William E. Watson on March 14 telling the story of Irish immigrants in 19th century Pennsylvania, and the untimely end of one group of laborers.