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Guatemala bishops condemn president’s firing of anti-corruption official

The bishops also called for public protests to remain peaceful, for politicians to act in the national interest and for the president to obey a court order against his actions.

43 new men push St. Charles Seminary enrollment to highest in 14 years

Young men from high school, college and working professions began their journey toward priesthood on Aug. 22, Move-In Day at the Philadelphia archdiocesan seminary, where enrollment continues to strengthen.

South Carolina Encuentro seeks to integrate Hispanic/Latino cultures

With evangelization as its primary objective, a diocesan gathering of Hispanic Catholics turned to a landmark document from Pope Francis as the blueprint for its efforts.

Parishes in Macau, hit by two typhoons, hold special Masses

Typhoon Hato hit Macau Aug. 23, causing flooding and the death of at least 10 people, many of them trapped in basements. As Macau struggled to get to its feet, it was hit by Typhoon Pakhar Aug. 27; the second storm was weaker than the earlier one.

Top Vatican official discusses terrorist threat, immigration debate

The Vatican obviously is concerned about terrorist threats, "especially for the senseless hatred" it represents, and will continue to remain vigilant, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

Vatican confirms pope’s visit to Myanmar, Bangladesh in late November

A day after appealing for an end the violent persecution of the Rohingya people, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, the Vatican announced Pope Francis will visit the country in late November.

We Thirst: Lessons In Mercy Christian Reflections On Addiction

The Cranaleith Spiritual Center is hosting a four-week series on addiction.

Sidewalk Advocates Training

Dr. Monique Ruberu will be hosting a training for anyone who would like to know about sidewalk advocacy outside of an abortion facility.

War without end, amen: U.S. to increase troop presence in Afghanistan

Analysts debate how the new strategy of President Donald Trump, which he called for without a timetable, benchmarks of success or a definition of victory, will "overcome the many past barriers to success."

Peace and the just use of force

In light of the escalation of tensions between the United States and North Korea, Stephen M. Colecchi, director of the U.S. bishops' Office of International Justice and Peace, answered these questions about Catholic Church teaching and war.