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Catholic chaplain accompanies anguished circus workers on final tour

The Ringling circus was nearing the end of its 145-year run and the workers, including frontline performers, were in a quandary about their future. They learned Jan. 14 that the circus was closing.

Terror groups seen as ‘entities of concern’ on religious freedom

Islamic State, the Taliban and the Somali group al-Shabaab made it into a U.S. commission's report thanks to a new law. The Jesuit priest in charge called IS "one of the most egregious violators of religious freedom."

St. Padre Pio relics to tour U.S. marking 130th anniversary of his birth

Relics of St. Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest who bore the stigmata of Jesus, will be on public display in several U.S. dioceses and archdioceses in May and again in the fall.

Michigan head coach says meeting pope was ’emotional, beautiful’

As someone accustomed to the stress of the gridiron, University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh said he was touched by Pope Francis' peaceful presence.

High Mass for The Centennial of the Fatima Apparitions

The Traditional Latin Mass Community will be having a sung Latin Mass in May.

Bonner-Prendergast duo hit 100-goal mark on same day

Senior girls' lacrosse stars Keeley Weis and Paige Brady notched the career scoring milestone together on April 11 in a win over Hallahan. Typically, they passed praise to their coach and teammates.

Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish ready to combat hunger

The parish in North Wales will host a Helping Hands event to prepare 10,000 meals for people living with hunger in Burkina Faso on Sunday, May 17, noon to 2:30 p.m.

Oregon anti-Catholic preacher said to feel helpless in modern world

Eight men who in January hurled a fiery message outside of a Spanish Mass in Portland do not represent a new phenomenon of the Trump era. Instead, they are part of a long tradition of Christian splinter groups that react virulently to change and see themselves as prophets.

Knights of Malta asked to elect temporary leader

Members of the Knights of Malta about to elect a new permanent leader were asked instead to consider electing a lieutenant who would temporarily take the reins of the order.

Pakistani archbishop: Increased security leads students to feel unsafe

"It looks like schools are becoming a prison," Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore, Pakistan, told Catholic News Service.