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In model of Jesus, new deacons come to serve the church
Twelve men were ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Philadelphia Archdiocese on Saturday, June 10 by Archbishop Charles Chaput, who explained the roots of deacons in the Bible.
Death of prelate illustrates complicated situation of bishops in China
According to the Chinese government, which does not recognize papal authority over a bishop's appointment, a Catholic bishop must be produced through an election. The result then must be approved by the bishops' conference, which is not recognized by the Vatican.
Catholic social thought leaders join dicastery to promote human dignity
Leaders in the Vatican's new Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development are seeking to tap the rich heritage of Catholic social thought emerging from U.S. Catholic higher education to help shape global development so that human dignity remains at the center.
Poverty requires action, not empty words, pope says
People cannot sit back and be indifferent or unresponsive to growing poverty in the world as a privileged minority accumulates "ostentatious wealth," Pope Francis said.
Displaced near South Sudanese border live on mangoes, sweet potatoes
Families here were displaced in late 2016 and early 2017 as fighting between government soldiers and rebels escalated.
Brzezinski recalled as brilliant strategist committed to faith, family
Brzezinski, 89, died May 26 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. The cause of death was not reported.
Vatican bank reports $40 million profit in 2016
The institute held assets worth 5.7 billion euros at year's end, which included deposits and investments from close to 15,000 clients -- mostly Catholic religious orders around the world, Vatican offices and employees, and Catholic clergy.
Catholic congressman returns from South Sudan, aims to fight famine
New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith, on a fact-finding trip to East Africa, saw the human rights concerns brought on by famine and military violence. He aims to increase funding for the region.
Priest’s love of cars helps raise funds for vocations in poorest diocese
Father Matthew Keller who loves rebuilding hot rods and assisting seminarians is donating a 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible that he refurbished for a raffle in support of vocations for the Diocese of Gallup in New Mexico.
U.S. bishop: Media can counter fears by showing refugees as real people
By telling individual stories and putting a human face on migrants seeking a new home, the media can help inspire communities to assist and not be afraid of newcomers, said retired Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces, New Mexico.