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Residents of Philippines mining town protest reopening of coal mine
At least 30 people from Manicani Island in Eastern Samar province want assurances from the government that an open pit mine will remain closed.
Science, humanities must overcome ‘tragic division,’ pope says
A broader, more holistic approach is needed to "overcome the tragic division between 'two cultures' -- the humanistic-literary-theological and the scientific, which leads to mutual impoverishment, and to encourage greater dialogue," including between the church and the scientific community.
Zimbabwean bishops call for restraint, patience in government shake-up
They also called on Zimbabwe's defense forces and political leaders to work for a "peaceful end to the crisis and a speedy return to normalcy and constitutional order."
At national fest, youths reminded they’re ‘beloved children of God’
More than 20,000 teens at the National Catholic Youth Conference enjoyed two hours of screaming, singing and dancing to raucous hip-hop music, then settled into talks and prayer that urged them to remember their Catholic identity.
To understand border issues, Americans immerse themselves for a week
For five days, eight U.S. citizens visited refugee shelters, churches and associations in El Paso, Texas and in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. They shared meals and prayers, and agreed the person-to-person contact was an "awakening."
Thanksgiving: A unique holiday for a uniquely diverse nation
How do new arrivals to America celebrate this national holiday that is unlike any other? CatholicPhilly.com spoke with immigrants from eight countries and six parishes to learn about the foods and traditions they’ve adopted in their new home. Not surprisingly, gratitude is a universal theme.
Our Lady of Port Richmond hosts Christmas bazaar
A fun-filled day of shopping, Santa, crafts, food and raffles is in store Dec. 2 at the Catholic school in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. Vendors and crafters are featured, and all are invited to a family Mass.
Pope Francis calls Benedict’s teaching ‘precious heritage’
The pope met Nov. 18 with the winners of the 2017 Ratzinger Prize, named for the retired pope to honor those who make significant contributions to theology and culture.
Pope criticizes police brutality, denounces dangerous drivers
Putting the brakes on dangerous and distracted driving, Pope Francis criticized using mobile phones when at the wheel and treating roads like racetracks.
Vatican investigating abuse at pre-seminary
The Vatican announced it had launched a new investigation into reports about sexual abuse in a pre-seminary for young adolescents run by the Diocese of Como, Italy, but located inside the Vatican.