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Genocide of Christians continues in Middle East, says new report
A U.S. State Department report cites atrocities by Islamic State militants against religious minorities. Over the past 15 years, the number of Christians in Iraq has fallen from up to 1.4 million to 250,000 today.
Conference offers a journey of hope to divorced Catholics
A gathering in South Carolina that began to address the loneliness that divorced people feel ended with groups of people laughing and sharing stories. A ministry for those going through divorce and separation is needed, organizers said.
Father James McVeigh , friend to many priests, dies at 70
The retired pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Collingdale believed strongly in the value of priestly fraternity. He had no envy, only pride, in the achievements of other priests, said his friends.
Designer Bag Bingo at Notre Dame de Lourdes School
The popular fundraiser will include raffle chances, gift bags and door prizes.
Art exhibit on display at Doylestown museum
The exhibit "George Sotter: Light and Shadow" is on view in the Michener Art Museum through Dec. 31.
The fifth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
Father Frank Pavone will lead a service in Philadelphia's historic Laurel Hill Cemetery to honor the graves of unborn children.
Catholics on Guam pray for peace amid threats by North Korea
Archbishop Michael Byrnes asked all priests to promote prayers of peace at all Masses as tensions continue, following threats by North Korea to attack the American territory in the Marianas Islands.
Is addiction sin or sickness? A complex and timely inquiry
In our series “The Opioid Epidemic: A Catholic Perspective,” moral theologians offer guidance not only for people seeking healing in this time of national drug abuse emergency, but also for society and the world.
Law-abiding migrants now at greater deportation risk, experts say
Stories are emerging of migrants deported despite their regular contact with immigration authorities and lack of criminal records. The Trump administration's goal, say experts, "is not to legalize 11 million undocumented persons but to get rid of them."
Blessed Oscar Romero could be declared a saint next year
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia said he hoped the Vatican would complete its review of an alleged miracle attributed to the intercession of the martyred Archbishop Romero, clearing the way for his canonization.