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St. Katherine’s parishioners reach out with Family Volunteer Day
From preschoolers to octogenarians, members of the Northeast Philadelphia parish packaged 500 Thanksgiving meals, visited the sick and showed how much they care for everyone in the community not only last Saturday, but every day.
Cultural colonization blasphemes God by trying to alter his creation
During daily Mass, Pope Francis pointed to the biblical witness of "dialogue with those who think differently from me" as a way of countering an ideology that is "unable to tolerate differences," he said.
Mexican, American bishops offer moral guidelines for NAFTA talks
Mexican and American bishops called on negotiators working to overhaul a 23-year-old trade agreement to ensure that any changes keep the needs of poor people foremost.
Vatican Museums launch joint art shows with China to further dialogue
"It is the first time ever the pope's museums have organized an exhibit in the People's Republic of China," Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, told reporters at a Vatican news conference Nov. 21.
Before Bangladesh trip, pope calls for interreligious dialogue
Pope Francis said he would travel to Bangladesh to proclaim the Gospel message of "reconciliation, forgiveness and peace," and he said he was especially looking forward to a meeting with the nation's religious leaders.
War and greed: Rome events shed light on conflict in South Sudan, Congo
Pope Francis has made no secret of what he thinks is the motivating force behind the wars and conflicts underway across the globe.
Protection urged for nation’s ‘vulnerable,’ especially migrants, refugees
As the nation made preparations to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed gratitude for "the gift of immigrants and refugees to the country," but also appealed for their protection.
Young adults tap into faith-science debate at Media event
The Theology on Tap series hosted Nov. 16 by the Nativity B.V.M. Parish young adults called on a young scientist and MIT grad to discuss how religious truths can harmonize with scientific truths.
As Brazil cracks down on drugs, parish religious life changes
Recent government efforts to capture drug traffickers have led police to venture farther into poor mountainside communities and threaten residents' daily lives, including their religious routines.
Focus on hope, love while fighting racism, urge speakers at Georgetown
Government, religious and university leaders encouraged a standing-room-only crowd at Georgetown University not to lose hope in the battle against racism.