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Priest who served Brooklyn parishes found murdered in Colombia
Father Dagoberto Noguera, 68, was killed in his residence in Mamatoco, Colombia. He was doing social work in the nearby capital of Magdalena.
Study of the universe ‘an act of worship,’ Vatican astronomer says
He cited Psalm 139, "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me," and added: "There are places in the universe we haven't set foot on yet, and maybe we won't," but they are "as much a part of God's creation" as the earth.
Addressing climate change is top priority in Cardinal Ribat’s ministry
People of the southwest Pacific Ocean nation of Papua New Guinea face dual threats from rising sea levels and the advent of undersea mining for valuable metals, the country's first cardinal said during a visit to the nation's capital.
Washington-area Catholic schools join National School Walkout in prayer
"What we need more than anything is change," said Ada Gonzalez, Cristo Rey's student body president, adding that while their prayers will help the souls of the victims, more action is needed to change gun laws.
Don’t tax Jerusalem churches, U.S. Christian leaders say in letters
The proposal to levy taxes on some properties would run contrary to the unofficial historical tax-exempt status the churches have enjoyed for centuries.
Dallas Catholics mourn two of their own who died in N.Y. helicopter crash
What was intended as a New York City sightseeing adventure and weekend reunion of two longtime friends March 11 ended in tragedy for two alums of a Catholic high school in Dallas.
Despite new law, some Irish pubs will remain closed on Good Friday
The ban on serving alcohol on Good Friday has been in place since 1927. However, in recent years, pub owners have claimed that the prohibition was having a detrimental effect on tourists visiting Ireland for Easter.
Young adults are invited to a weekend reflection at Malvern retreat
Megan Mastroianni of Anthem and Father Matt Guckin will lead a two-day session for participants aged 19 to 35 on May 11 and 12.
Young adult Lenten mission offered March 20
College-age men and women (age 18-30) are invited to the mission, "Jesus, My God, Remember Me in Your Kingdom." It is sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Missionary Sisters of Mother of God.
Trump looks at prototypes for border wall that bishop calls ‘grotesque’
The president reviewed designs for the projected $18 billion wall March 13 in San Diego, whose Catholic bishop called the wall "ineffective" and one that "displays and inflames the ethnic and cultural divisions" of the U.S.