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Search for common ground will be key to pope’s meeting with Trump
Despite a few pointed comments in the past and fundamental differences on issues such as immigration, economic policy, military spending and climate change, sparks are not expected to fly May 24 when Pope Francis welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump to the Vatican.
Ideological fanatics divide the Christian community, pope says
Christians who turn doctrine into ideology commit a grave mistake that upsets souls and divides the church, Pope Francis said.
Malnutrition in Venezuela at humanitarian crisis level, Caritas says
The latest figures from a Caritas Venezuela report published May 16 show that in four states, including the country's capital, Caracas, 11.4 percent of children under the age of 5 "are suffering either from moderate or severe acute malnutrition."
Convocation ‘great opportunity’ for U.S. church, says religious sister
The convocation is an invitation-only event meant to give the 3,000 participants expected to attend a better understanding of what it means to be missionary disciples in today's world through workshop presentations, keynote addresses and prayer.
Longtime radio broadcaster to receive Cardinal Foley Award
The John Cardinal Foley Symposium May 24 at the seminary will feature a panel discussion, Mass and awards dinner at which KYW Newsradio reporter Mark Abrams will be honored.
Another court weighs future of Trump travel ban
On May 15, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments for and against a revised version of his executive order, now making its second round, seeking to prevent citizens from six majority-Muslim countries from entering the United States for period of 90 days.
Notre Dame students plan walkout during Pence’s commencement address
A student activist coalition announced members would protest Pence as a representative of the Trump administration and also for policies he supported as Indiana's governor, including a religious freedom law and a bill to restrict abortion.
At anniversary Mass, officials recall spiritual roots of Montreal
Montreal's 375th anniversary celebrations kicked off inside Notre-Dame Basilica with a celebration emphasizing that Montreal was not born out of violence or greed, but as a spiritual endeavor.
At seminary, Justice Samuel Alito puts focus on religious freedom
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary received a special treat at its graduation ceremony May 17 when the U.S. Supreme Court judge received an honorary degree and gave a speech on religion and the Constitution.
St. Charles Seminary, Neumann U announce planning partnership
Administrators for St. Charles and Neumann University will work exclusively to examine the possible future relocation of the seminary's program to the university's campus in Aston, Delaware County.