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In Tanzania, young people learn about selves as they help elderly
In helping abandoned elderly people in Tanzanian villages, young people have learned to care for themselves, too, said a nun who oversees the project that she began with Catholic friends in the U.S.
At WYD Unite event, young adults urged to recognize, share God’s love
More than 1,300 young adults from across the country gathered at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington July 22 for World Youth Day Unite, an event designed to bring together young people to celebrate their faith in years when the global World Youth Day does not take place.
Canada’s Jesuits, indigenous hope canoe trip can foster reconciliation
The path to reconciliation between Canada and its First Nations' people will ultimately be a long journey, but the road to healing a schism developed over 400 years needs to start somewhere.
French priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says
The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that "has transformed me as a bishop," Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said.
Theologians in Italy studying development of ‘Humanae Vitae’
Four theologians specializing in marriage and family life are studying Vatican archival material with a view of telling the whole story of how and why Blessed Paul VI wrote his encyclical "Humanae Vitae" on married love.
U.S. bishop urges Senate to remedy health care after vote to proceed
UPDATED - After the Senate voted July 25 to proceed with the health care debate, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, urged senators of both parties to "work together to advance changes that serve the common good."
Court says church has right to hire employees who ‘advance faith’
A court ruling that the New York Archdiocese did not discriminate against a school principal when it did not renew her contract affirms "the freedom of a church to decide who will serve as its religious leaders," said the Alliance Defending Freedom.
Summit examines long-term effects of abortion on women’s health
The pro-life education day July 15 featured a screening and discussion of a film representing an unusual collaboration by individuals with opposing stances on abortion.
Young Indian Catholics look forward to Asian Youth Day in Indonesia
Young Indian Catholics set to participate in the upcoming seventh Asian Youth Day in Indonesia are expecting the event to change their perspectives on faith.
Man’s ‘Ministry of the Walking Stick’ shares insight into God’s love
An old stick in the woods might not conjure much emotion for someone on a woodland hike, but for Les Johnson a stick is the start of a prayerful journey.