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U.N. must help limit weapons of mass destruction, Vatican diplomat says
Archbishop Bernardito Auza told an open debate during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council June 28 that efforts to increase coordination nationally, regionally and internationally must be strengthened so that the number of such weapons declines.
Vietnamese Catholic blogger sentenced to 10 years in prison
U.N. human rights experts said June 30 in Geneva that the trial did not meet international standards and appeared to be aimed at intimidating activists.
Poverty, inequality in Latin America at unthinkable levels, pope says
Latin America's traditional social values of cooperation and solidarity must prevail over the societal ills that threaten the livelihood of the region's inhabitants, Pope Francis said.
Malvern Prep wins state baseball title, its 3rd in 4 years
Although the Friars didn't win the Inter-Ac title, they went on a playoff run in which they outscored their tournament opponents 25-4, culminating in the state championship.
Faith ‘compels us’ to fight scourge of opioid crisis, says bishop
Bishop Edward C. Malesic of Greensburg in a pastoral letter called the opioid crisis in this country a scourge and urged the people of his diocese to take action against it.
Democrats for Life meet with Perez on future of pro-life views in party
Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats for Life of America, along with other Democrats for Life board members and pro-life Democrat political figures, met with Perez and DNC staff June 27 to discuss the state of the Democratic Party and the pro-life cause.
Boys in grades 6-8 invited to fun day for vocations
The Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Camp will be held Saturday, July 15 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary featuring music, food, sports, games, powerful prayer and Mass.
St. Bede’s hosts Patriotic Concert on July 3
Independence Day comes early in Holland, Bucks County, as St. Bede the Venerable Church will present for the 11th year its annual free concert starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
St. Eugene Parish hosts reflection on addiction epidemic
The educational session on July 12 is intended for everyone, including the afflicted and their families and friend, plus those who want to become part of a solution to the current epidemic.
Women of Grace retreat coming to Malvern Retreat House
All women are invited to the retreat July 7-9 with speakers Johnnette Benkovic and Father Wade Menezes discussing the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima.