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Bishop Shanahan High School hosts Christmas craft show
Over 170 crafts and gifts make for one-stop Christmas shopping at the December 2 event.
CIDSE sees pope’s encyclical as guide to climate action plans
In a position paper released Nov. 15 at the U.N. climate talks in Bonn, Germany, International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity, or CIDSE, said the success of the Paris climate agreement depends on "our own cultural and spiritual transformation," as described by the pope.
Hindus threaten missioners; bishop seeks protection for Christians
A Catholic bishop has sought protection for the Christian community in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after Hindu nationalists marched through the streets waving burning torches and denouncing missionaries.
Archbishop of Puerto Rico sees spiritual rebirth after hurricane’s wrath
As Puerto Rico's Catholics find their way through the wreckage and mud-soaked parish buildings and roofless homes while coping with minimal electricity, food and water, Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez Nieves said they have not lost their faith.
Legionaries deny illegal offshore dealings indicated by Paradise Papers
The order added that the accounts never violated any laws and did not handle the vast sums of money alleged in the investigation.
Priest mediates between Zimbabwe generals, Mugabe
UPDATED - Father Fidelis Mukonori, parliamentary liaison officer for Harare Archdiocese, is trying to mediate a graceful exit for the 93-year-old president, who has led Zimbabwe for 37 years.
The spy who taught me: Catholic school pays off in CIA career
Bonner-Prendergast High School students heard about the colorful adventures of alumnus and retired CIA operative Jack Devine. The values he learned at the school helped him make life-and-death decisions in nearly every global hot spot over 30 years.
National confab was a big hit; energy to evangelize must be seized
A trio of bishops say last July's meeting of 3,200 Catholic leaders was "not just another meeting," and it offered "bold and creative" ways of building evangelization efforts to bolster church and parish life.
Australian archbishop: New marriage law must include conscience clauses
After a majority of Australians indicated they favored same-sex marriage, Australia's bishops said legislators must ensure that any new law on marriage includes protection for religious freedom.
Longing for peace: Pope to preach dialogue in Bangladesh, Myanmar
While the ongoing crisis of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar for Bangladesh will draw much attention during Pope Francis' visit to the two countries in late November, the pope also is expected to focus on interreligious dialogue, poverty and climate change.