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Prayers offered for victims of ‘monstrous’ Egyptian mosque attack
Pope Francis prayed for the more than 300 people, including two dozen children, who were killed Nov. 24 in Egypt when attackers detonated a bomb at a mosque then gunned down worshipers as they fled.
Pope urges bishops to exercise authority as judges in annulments
A bishop should not merely delegate a new and speedier process of handling marriage annulments to his diocesan curia but instead to act personally as the judge of abbreviated cases, Pope Francis said.
Build peace by welcoming migrants, refugees, pope says in message
Exploiting a fear of migrants and refugees for political gain increases the possibility of violence and discrimination and does nothing to build a culture of peace, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2018.
Pope leads prayer service for peace in South Sudan, Congo
Although it was not possible to visit South Sudan as he had hoped, Pope Francis said that "prayer is more important, because it is more powerful. Prayer works by the power of God for whom nothing is impossible."
Pope lands in Myanmar, meets generals and children
UPDATED - After a 10-hour flight, Pope Francis met with children in traditional costumes then with top generals of Myanmar. The predominantly Buddhist country is transitioning from military rule to democracy.
Linemen clear the way for Conwell-Egan’s state playoff drive
The big men up front enjoy opening holes for Catholic League Blue Division MVP running back Patrick Garwo, who made the most of his blocks by gaining 197 yards and two touchdowns -- his 24th of the season -- as the Eagles topped a tenacious Lansdale Catholic, 44-20.
St. Joe’s Prep riding two-year unbeaten streak into PIAA playoffs
With its 31-0 cruise past Northeast High School for the District 12 crown last week, the Prep begins defense of its state football championship Nov. 25. The Hawks potent running game is part of a balanced attack. And the defense can score as well.
Contraceptive mandate battle still on: States fight religious exemptions
Days after the a rule granting an exemption to the contraceptive mandate for religious nonprofits, Pennsylvania and California filed complaints against the federal government over the exemption.
Bangladeshi religious leaders have high hopes for pope’s visit
Bangladeshi religious leaders of different faiths hope Pope Francis' upcoming visit will promote harmony and tolerance in the Muslim-majority nation.
Teens, adults forsake comfort to experience way of life for homeless
Though rain and high winds forced most of the 40 students and adults inside during the fifth annual "Homeless for a Night" campout at Good Shepherd Church in Alexandria Nov. 18, it brought greater awareness to the problem of homelessness.