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Kansas family among first to aid fellow farmers affected by wildfires
The largest prairie wildfire in Kansas history of Kansas had transformed much of Clark County into a land of ash.
Indonesians discuss religious liberty with Catholic leaders in New York
The Indonesians described the meetings with U.S. religious, political and civic leaders as important to raising awareness of religious pluralism that exists in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
Oblate priest named full-time Cardinal Foley Chair at seminary
Father Thomas Dailey, O.S.F.S., will be the Cardinal John Foley Chair at St. Charles Seminary, where he will teach courses on communications and effective preaching, and lead other communications initiatives.
Egypt is a beacon of hope and refuge, pope says
Pope Francis reflected today on his recent visit to Egypt and said it has the task of promoting a lasting peace in the Middle East. He also praised the faithful Christians in the country.
Belgian Catholic order to allow euthanasia for psych patients
A group of psychiatric care centers run by the Brothers of Charity would allow euthanasia of "nonterminal" patients. The order's superior disputes the decision of the group's largely lay board of directors.
Natural Family Planning Seminar
The free seminar will be held in May and June.
Kenyan bishops warn against election violence, insecurity
The bishops said the nominations -- announced in late April for Aug. 8 elections -- had sounded the alarm, while sending worrying signs of another violent election in the making.
The better educated, the less religious? Not so for Christians
Christians with higher levels of education appear to be just as religious as those with less schooling, and highly educated Christians are even more likely to be weekly churchgoers, says a new survey.
Families come first at Downingtown parish’s festival
The Family Fully Alive Festival at St. Joseph Parish drew hundreds of people for a day of insightful talks on marriage and family life, plus games for the kids and informative exhibitors.
‘Pedaling priests’ complete 340-mile bicycle trek for vocation prayers
After riding bicycles a little more than 340 miles over five days, three young priests of the Diocese of Peoria sailed across the Indiana state line April 28, bringing Priests Pedaling for Prayers to a close.