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Bethany House a ‘retreat’ for women discerning consecrated life
Five women discerning religious life moved into a former Minneapolis convent where they are dedicating the academic year to prayer, quiet and spiritual direction while living in community with like-minded women.
Philippine bishops begin prayer vigil to protest deaths in war on drugs
An archbishop called on the faithful to pray the rosary daily until Dec. 8, and for repentance. Between 3,900 and 12,000 suspected drug dealers and addicts have been killed since President Duterte took office.
Hundreds celebrate their faith on St. Martin de Porres’ day
The joyful and reverent Mass Friday night at St. Athanasius Church drew young people along with Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver. It was held on the feast of the patron saint of African-American Catholics.
Pope names women as undersecretaries of office for laity, family, life
The appointments of Gabriella Gambino, a bioethics professor at Rome's Tor Vergata University, and Linda Ghisoni, a judge on the regional tribunal of the Diocese of Rome, were announced Nov. 7 at the Vatican.
Italian philosopher writes ‘intellectual biography’ of Pope Francis
The book, available only in Italian, looks at the education and study that laid the foundation for the thought of Pope Francis, the former Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Chaput announced appointments Nov. 7 for one priest and three permanent deacons.
Pope, global leaders discuss concern for climate change, migration
Pope Francis met with Kofi Annan, the former U.N. secretary-general, and former Irish President Mary Robinson to discuss shared concerns about peace, human rights and climate change.
Nine Philadelphia priests to be named monsignors
The honors by Pope Francis will be conferred on the archdiocesan priests, each of whom have ministered for more than 40 years in parishes and schools, at a service Dec. 3 in the cathedral.
Jesuit network marks 20 years of working toward a more just world
At the time of the first gathering, a major social justice issue was U.S. military intervention in Latin America. At the 2017 gathering, organizers offered Catholic speakers that tackled racism, immigration, climate change, socioeconomic inequality, prison reform and other forms of social exclusion.
Pope offers prayers for victims of Texas shooting
Calling the mass shooting in a Texas Baptist church Nov. 5 an "act of senseless violence," Pope Francis asked the local Catholic archbishop to convey his condolences to the families of the victims and to the injured.