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Retiring CUA prof plans to continue engaging in public policy debates
Stephen F. Schneck is the thoughtful type, bringing a calm demeanor and insights formed by his Catholic faith to the high-volume and often contentious debates on important public policy issues.
Portuguese businessman sends free Fatima statues throughout world
"I started out just over four years ago with the idea of offering 12 hand-made statues of Our Lady of Fatima -- one for each apostle -- to parishes in South Africa, where I lived for many years," Jose Camara said.
Congolese priest: Demand for cellphone metals thwarts efforts to end war
Any person who possesses a cellphone or other electronic device with components derived from such "conflict minerals" is benefiting from bloodshed, said Father Richard Muembo.
Gratitude, discernment, hope needed for renewal, pope tells Marists
In an April 10 letter commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Marist Brothers' founding, the pope encouraged the brothers to continue their work with young people, helping them to become "good citizens and, above all, good Christians."
All hands on deck: Franciscan idea can expand church leadership pool
In early April, the ministers general of four men's branches of the Franciscan family asked Pope Francis to give the Franciscans the "privilege" of allowing religious brothers to be elected to leadership positions, including those with authority over ordained priests.
Supreme Court seems to lean toward church in Lutheran playground case
Supreme Court justices seemed to side with the church in a separation of church and state case argued April 19 about a Missouri Lutheran preschool barred from receiving state funds for playground resurfacing using recycled tires because it is a church property.
Nevada bishop, sisters discuss prospect of women deacons
Bishop Randolph Calvo of Reno and two Dominican Sisters spoke with 80 religious and laypeople on the topic of a diaconate including women, which would bring a "change of attitude and expectation."
Conference to look at Luther’s impact 500 years after Reformation
The issue of papal authority was the one point that led Martin Luther to break from the Catholic Church, according to a Catholic University of America professor who will speak at a symposium on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Parish touts solar panels powered by the Son and sun
An Arizona parish installed a solar energy array as part of a plan to make Our Mother of Sorrows Church more efficient. It also offers an electric fueling station for hybrid cars, and is planning a parish garden.
Pope to canonize two Fatima seers May 13; child martyrs in fall
Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions.