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Pope: Scientists must defend creation from distorted use of biotech
The responsible use of the "enormous and growing" power of science is a "fundamental cornerstone" of humankind's actions in promoting the development of plant, animal and human life, the pope said.
See suffering Jesus today, pope says on Palm Sunday
Jesus is "present in our many brothers and sisters who today endure sufferings like his own," Pope Francis said at Palm Sunday Mass. The pope also decried recent terrorist attacks in Sweden and Egypt, rebuking "those who sow terror, violence and death."
Faith inspires artist to feature homeless in portraits of compassion
Mary Larson has become known in the Seattle area and beyond for creating vivid portraits of her patients at Harborview Medical Center's Pioneer Square Clinic.
Report: Consider conditions in Central America before mass deportations
An international organization that works to prevent conflict urged the United States not to institute mass deportations or harsh anti-migration measures without checking on the conditions in the Central American countries to which it is returning migrants.
Great pitching, defense and weather mark Catholic League baseball so far
The weekly Monday/Wednesday league schedule saw Catholic teams turn in extraordinary play with dramatic moments and a few blow outs in the season's first week. John Knebels recaps the action and looks ahead to next week.
Professor teaches Twitter course on St. Augustine’s ‘City of God’
Students in professor Chad Pecknold's newest class come from Canada, Uruguay, France, Germany, England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, and all across the United States, but two things unite them all -- a printed copy of St. Augustine's "City of God" and their Twitter accounts.
Early-season Catholic League lacrosse season gets underway
Cardinal O'Hara emerged with a 14-8 victory, and the Lions' first league win, over Father Judge this week. While O'Hara is fielding mostly freshman players, Judge welcomes first-year head coach Michael Donohue.
Marriage, family are focus of major 3-year initiative of archdiocese
Remain in My Love will begin this spring to help archdiocesan staff, parish couples and individuals to "embrace a Christian concept of marriage and the family and put it in place in their lives,” said its coordinator.
Immigrants aren’t getting health care, so parish brings it to them
A monthly clinic at St. Patrick Parish, Norristown, connects patients and practitioners by utilizing a Jesuit-designed innovation in community-based health care -- and the trust of clients in the church.
Catholic leaders in Syria criticize U.S. missile strikes
Two prominent Catholic leaders in Syria criticized the U.S. missile strikes against their nation, wondering why they occurred before investigations into the origins of chemical attacks reported April 4.