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Catholic Charities Appeal gets creative, offers new ways to give hope
From a Catholic school fundraiser to a $1 a day donation program to a Phillies-Red Sox game, it is easier than ever to support the good works of the archdiocese's major annual charity drive.
Long-awaited executive order on religion has unclear path ahead
The order didn't seem to part any seas to make an immediate path to religious freedom, especially since it places decisions for how this will play out in the hands of federal agencies and the attorney general.
Vermont priest’s 160-square-foot house has all the comforts of home
The pastor of a Vermont parish lives in a 5,000-square foot rectory. But he prefers spending time in the tiny house he built himself. "There is a lot of peace from working with your hands. You realize the value of labor."
Asian and Pacific Islanders lauded for transmitting faith at pilgrimage
More than 1,000 pilgrims from Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception May 6 for the annual Marian pilgrimage, a custom for the past 15 years.
Pope urges Venezuela’s bishops to stay close to suffering people
After years of food shortages and economic turmoil, Venezuela has descended into chaos as violent protests continue to break out in the streets. Pope Francis lauded the bishops' call "to avoid any form of violence."
Science and religion join in search for truth
UPDATED -The scientific conference at the Vatican this week titled "Black Holes, Gravitational Waves and Space-Time Singularities," can show that "the church supports good science," said an astronomer.
Priests should ease, not add to faithful’s burdens, pope says
A priest who does not willingly embrace Christ's cross and who does not try to lighten the burdens of his people is not worthy of the name, Pope Francis told 10 men he was about to ordain.
Pope accepts resignation of Melkite patriarch
Two months after bishops of the Melkite Catholic Church declared they had reconciled with each other and found a way to move forward together, the Vatican announced Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of Melkite Patriarch Gregoire III Laham.
Devil, not invaders, biggest enemy at hand, pope tells Swiss Guard
The pope held a private audience with the Swiss Guard, including 40 new recruits and their family members, the morning of May 6, the day of the guard's annual swearing-in ceremony.
Mass for those suffering from addiction
The Mass will be held Saturday, June 3 at noon at St. Joseph Church in Spring City.