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Panel looks at future of religious minorities victimized by IS militants
UPDATED - Kelly Currie, U.S. representative to the U.N. Economic and Social Council, said words condemning violence are of little use if they are not backed by actions to rebuild lives destroyed by violence and unspeakable crimes.
Villagers extol legacy of Blessed Rani Maria, Indian nun on path to sainthood
Blessed Rani Maria, who was knifed to death by an assassin on a bus in 1995, is India's first female martyr on the road to sainthood. A member of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, an indigenous order, she was beatified Nov. 4 in Madhya Pradesh state.
World War II, Korea and Vietnam War veterans greeted with hero’s welcome
The flight's arrival was the first of seven scheduled for "Super Saturday," a day when four or more flights carrying veterans travel to the region for a day visit to Washington.
Catholic schools urged to include students with development disabilities
The reasons for Catholic schools to offer full inclusion of students with intellectual and development disabilities are overwhelming, according to Beth Foraker, founder and director of the National Catholic Board of Full Inclusion.
Savio Boy Choir to sing at Saturday evening Mass in Flourtown
St. Genevieve Parish will host the choir, composed of boys in grades three to eight from local parishes, as visiting music ministers on Saturday, Nov. 18.
Georgetown student group backing traditional marriage won’t be sanctioned
The decision about the group Love Saxa followed after a long hearing that went into the early hours of the morning Nov. 3.
Black Catholic History Month called chance to learn, share rich history
Black Catholic History Month was initiated in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States. November was chosen because it holds two commemorative dates for prominent African Catholics.
Irish association to offer sessions for priests falsely accused of abuse
Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests will run its first so-called "Circle of Healing" later in November in Cork, as part of an innovative new move to help innocent churchmen who have been affected by past abuse scandals.
‘Victims’ charter’ is next step in fighting trafficking, academy says
The International Labor Organization estimates human trafficking grosses $150 billion a year and is rapidly growing, with profits beginning to match those made in the illegal drug and arms trades.
U.S. bishop: Congo tensions high; church teaches democratic practices
Bishop Cantu and Stephen Hilbert, the bishops' foreign policy adviser for Africa and global development, visited Congo Oct. 27-Nov. 3 and met with government officials, opposition and civil society leaders, among others.