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Vatican official urges Canadians to work to reverse euthanasia decisions
For most Canadians, the assisted suicide debate is last year's news story. But Cardinal Gerhard Muller, head of the Catholic Church's theological watchdog-agency, begs to differ.
Word of God, church need each other, cardinal tells Bible conference
The 1,300 conference attendees came from three countries and 35 states. At least 66 men and women religious also attended, joining catechetical leaders, teachers, ministers and lay Catholics all gathered to better understand the Bible and how to apply Scripture to daily life.
Priest stabbed while celebrating Mass in Mexico City
Father Machorro was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery. His condition was listed as "delicate, but stable," according to media reports.
Vatican official tells Hong Kong youths: Get involved in synod prep
Cardinal Baldisseri explained how the church is preparing the October 2018 synod, which has the theme, "Young people, faith and vocational discernment."
Iowan to celebrate two milestones: turning 97, 91st year as server
The greatest joy Leo "Doc" Samson receives from serving at the altar is that of being helpful to the pastor.
Afghan women left everything behind — except their sewing skills
Many of the women are in the United States on special immigrant visas for the families of Afghan interpreters whose lives were in danger because they served the U.S. embassy or military.
First holy Communion takes added meaning at Secane parish
At Our Lady of Fatima Parish, the May 13 centenary of Our Lady's apparition in Fatima coincided with a first communion Mass. Of the 41 children, one was happy to be joined by an adult -- her father.
Local faithful mark Our Lady of Fatima centenary
Last weekend was a global celebration of the 100th anniversary of the appearance of Mary in Portugal. But devotion to Our Lady of Fatima is a tradition in Philadelphia tracing back almost to the beginning, and it is ongoing.
U.S. urged to be more vigorous in protecting religious freedom globally
"Religious persecution is festering and exploding around the world. What has been unconscionable for decades, centuries, has gotten worse," Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, said May 12 in remarks at the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians.
Pope wants synod dedicated to people in Amazon, archbishop says
Although the church has continued to assist the native populations in the Amazon, which occupies 63 percent of Peru, efforts must continue "to revitalize" the church and its work in the region, said Archbishop Salvador Pineiro Garcia-Calderon of Ayacucho.