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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.

Lenten Fish Fry

The Ukrainian American Youth Association invites you, your family, and your friends to its annual Lenten Fish Fry!

In France, Caritas helps asylum seekers sleeping in Calais woods

The church's charitable aid agency continues its outreach to hundreds of migrants sheltering in the French port city while hoping to reach the United Kingdom.

Artists can help people discover beauty of God’s love, pope says

In a Feb. 24 meeting, Pope Francis urged a group of creative professionals to use their talents as a means of witness and evangelization.