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Latin American sisters in U.S. ‘build bridges’ during ‘challenging time’
Thirty-four Latin American sisters who are working as missionaries in poor Latino communities in the United States recently gathered for a 10-day retreat and meeting in Chicago.
Study abroad: Bringing home additional tools for child protection
When Drew Dillingham packs his bags after spending the past five months in Rome, he will head back to Washington, D.C., with a unique diploma and added insight into ways the church can continually improve on its duty to protect children from abuse.
Pope, Panama bishops discuss World Youth Day, gender theory
Archbishop Jose Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama told journalists that the pope emphasized the important role that lay people and young men and women have in the church.
Don’t ignore ‘human ecology’ issues like homelessness, archbishop says
Even as the U.S. prepares to withdraw from the Paris climate change pact, Los Angeles was considering "the dramatic increase in the numbers of our brothers and sisters who are homeless," said Archbishop Jose Gomez.
New permanent deacons prepare for ordination
Twelve men will be ordained permanent deacons by Archbishop Charles Chaput for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, June 10. See our biographies for all the men.
Old Testament knowledge boosts Catholic couple in Holy Land Bible contest
It was the question about the Old Testament prophetess Abigail that clinched the first Adult Bible Contest of the Holy Land for Beit Jala Catholic husband-and-wife team Suad and Charlie Kattan.
Amid nation’s crisis, Venezuelan bishops meet pope
UPDATED - With Venezuela's political and economic crisis turning violent -- 70 people have died since April -- the leadership of the country's bishops traveled to the Vatican.
Vatican, Georgetown provide resources on interreligious dialogue
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue set out several years ago to produce a short film on 50 years of Catholic dialogue with members of other religions and ended up with a treasure trove for researchers.
House OKs bill to aid genocide victims; Senate urged to act quickly on it
The House unanimously approved the bipartisan Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, or H.R. 390, in a voice vote.
Archbishop: In ‘post-Christian world’ fidelity, charity, truth stand out
In an interview with an Australian journalist, Archbishop Charles Chaput explores themes from his new book, "Strangers in a Strange Land," especially the crisis of faith and the ongoing work of Christians.