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Be the first to love, to build bridges, pope tells Colombians
Colombia's transition to a just and lasting peace requires a commitment on behalf of all the nation's people to taking the first step toward reconciliation, Pope Francis said in a video message.
Vatican: Lack of legal, safe channels for migration helps traffickers
Many people become more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation when safe, legal and affordable opportunities for immigration or asylum are lacking, a Vatican official told global leaders.
Pope offers prayers for flood victims in U.S., southern Asia
Hundreds of thousands were displaced in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 26. In the same week, floods and landslides in southern Asia killed more than 1,000 people and affected an estimated 41 million people, the United Nations reported.
Work against fear and hatred, pope tells South Korean religious leaders
The day before North Korea detonated what it said was a hydrogen bomb, Pope Francis urged religious leaders from South Korea to be "heralds of peace ... embodying a nonviolent style.... The world is looking to us."
Mother who lost child at Sandy Hook shooting speaks at retreat
Jennifer Hubbard will share a message about the mercy and hope God provides to her family during a women's 24-hour retreat Sept. 29 at Malvern Retreat House.
Dorothy Day Retreat features simplicity, quiet and work
Directed by Dr. Carmina Chapp, this retreat at Malvern Retreat House in September will offer an experience of the Benedictine spirituality of Dorothy Day, who in her life integrated her love of God, neighbor and nature.
St. Mary Feast offers devotion, fun, food and music
St. Mary Parish in Schwenksville, Montgomery County hosts the community-wide St. Mary Feast on Sunday, Sept. 10. After noon Mass and a rosary procession, the fun begins for the whole family.
Lay woman heads the Philos for first time in 167-year history
Theresa Flanagan Murtaugh recently became the 77th president of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute. The Delaware County attorney, wife, mother of three and active parishioner is working to "make our area a better place."
Grandparents work to pass on the faith to today’s children
Participants from several states and countries met at the Catholic Grandparents Association conference last Saturday to help their grandchildren at a time when so many young parents are not practicing the faith themselves.
Ending DACA will only worsen immigration issues, archbishop says
Archbishop Charles Chaput asks the people of the Philadelphia Archdiocese to "press their federal lawmakers to find a positive legislative replacement for DACA," and prevent the deportation of immigrant young people.