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Upcoming eclipse a sign of end times? Hardly so, Wisconsin priest says
Father James Kurzynski, an amateur astronomer, said the cross-country eclipse is an opportunity to reflect on humanity's relationship to creation and build stronger bonds with God while enjoying a rare astronomical event.
Inspired by pope, BridgeBuilder Challenge picks winning social innovators
The BridgeBuilder Challenge is an inaugural competition for social innovators sponsored by the GHR Foundation, founded by a Catholic couple from Minnesota, and OpenIDO, a Web-based global innovation company.
Dutch cardinal: Bishops warned of euthanasia’s slippery slope
Recent increases in euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths among psychiatric and dementia patients reflect the concerns church officials expressed years ago, said Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht, Netherlands.
Old becomes new: Church’s historic archives get a new home
The former school of the former Our Lady of Ransom Parish in Northeast Philadelphia is giving the informational treasures of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia a major upgrade, thanks to an old fundraiser.
Ottawa archbishop surprised by negative reaction to robotic spider on cathedral
Archbishop Terrence Prendergast said he was surprised by the negative reaction to an artistic initiative after critics called the spider's placement "sacrilegious," "demonic," and "disrespectful" of a sacred space.
Tourism should benefit both travelers and local communities, Vatican says
While tourism can broaden travelers' horizons and improve local economies, it cannot be seen as being part of "sustainable development" unless it includes respect for workers' rights, the local culture and the environment, said Cardinal Peter Turkson.
Pope leads prayers for victims of ‘perverse plague’ of trafficking
Human trafficking is "brutal, savage and criminal," Pope Francis said, but often it seems like people see it as a sad, but normal fact of life.
Head of Knights of Malta relief efforts says sea rescue is a ‘mission’
While European leaders continue to debate how to handle the influx of migrants, the head of the Order of Malta's Italian relief corps said that search and rescue operations are a human obligation.
Americans end pilgrimage to Canadian shrine after 95 years
Leonardo DiVittorio, who organizes the Ahearn Pilgrimage, said the change was necessary because the Redemptorists will no longer manage the basilica inn; they want to focus their energy on the shrine.
Build communities that support positive change, pope tells youths
Pope Francis urged young Brazilian Catholics to follow the example of Mary by courageously setting out to improve their society with love for the poor and a commitment to make real connections with other people.