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Planned giving called ‘key part’ of future of parishes, schools, ministry
Colleges, hospitals and universities "are well-established" in the area of planned giving, but such programs are just as applicable to Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses and many other institutions.
Victims of Las Vegas shooting remembered at funeral Masses, vigils
Immediate makeshift memorials in Las Vegas to the 58 victims killed during the Oct. 1 outdoor country music concert are being replaced by memorial services, vigils and Catholic funerals at the victims' hometowns across the country and in Canada.
Sessions’ memo praised for protecting religious liberty
The U.S. attorney general's memo of Oct. 6 identified 20 "high-level principles" for federal administrators to use to ensure religious freedoms. The archbishop of Baltimore said it reaffirms laws that protect faith-based organizations.
Conwell-Egan, Lansdale Catholic upset playoff predictions
As the season heads into the finals, several teams have upped their games and startled standings in Catholic League soccer, field hockey and tennis.
Catholics say diplomacy with North Korea, Iran needed to keep peace
UPDATED - The leaders of dozens of religious congregations said they were concerned by the president's recent threats to "totally destroy" North Korea and to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran accord because both actions would bring the world "to the brink of nuclear catastrophe."
Advocates find there’s little to like in White House immigration plan
The wide-ranging document calls for a major tightening of immigration laws; raising the standard of proof for asylum seekers; and limiting family members of current immigrants who can enter the country.
New saints inspire Christians to build peaceful world, bishop says
Martyrs from Mexico and Brazil, an Italian Capuchin priest and a Spanish priest will be canonized by Pope Francis at an Oct. 15 canonization ceremony.
Togo bishop condemns ‘indiscriminate brutality’ by security forces
Bishop Dominique Guigbile of Dapaong said he was saddened by the "blind violence" being carried out by Togolese against each other.
Bishop pleads for peace as Yemen crisis worsens
"Yemen has suffered internal conflicts for decades, but the civil war and intervention by Saudi Arabia and its allies have created a catastrophe," said Bishop Paul Hinder of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.
Vatican: Canada did not seek extradition for diplomat with porn charges
"No request for extradition has come from Canada and no trial has been set at the Vatican" for the diplomat, Msgr. Carlo Capella, who had been working in the United States, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman.