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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.
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.