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Benedictine sister helps repeal state law on religious garb in schools
When Sister Madeleine Miller tried to substitute teach two years ago at Norfolk Public Schools, she was told they'd love to have her -- but she couldn't wear her habit.
Kansas teen organizes concert for Syrians who fled war-torn Aleppo
Christopher Rziha said he hoped it would "cause people to think about their life and what they have in relation to others who may not be able to enjoy all the comforts of home or may not even have a home."
Churches around world urged to say Mass on Archbishop Sheen’s birthday
A grass-roots effort calling on Catholic churches around the world to celebrate a special Mass on the May 8 birthday of the late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen could see its goal of 1,000 Masses soon reached.
French archdiocese opens beatification inquiry for martyred priest
The Archdiocese of Rouen has opened a formal inquiry into the cause for beatification of Father Jacques Hamel, who was killed while celebrating Mass in July 2016.
Papal preacher: Victory belongs to one who triumphs over self, not others
Jesus came to the world not just to teach, but to radically change human hearts that have hardened from sin, the preacher of the papal household said during a service commemorating Christ's death on the cross.
Pope washes feet of 12 prison inmates at Holy Thursday Mass
Although in Jesus' time, washing the feet of one's guests was performed by slaves, Jesus "reverses" this role, the pope said during the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper April 13 at a prison 45 miles from Rome.
In violent hot spot, Washington parishioner finds hope of the Resurrection
Margie Legowski decided to spend Holy Week 2017 in a section of San Salvador considered so violent by locals that it's difficult to find a taxi to take you in or out.
Kenyan Catholic university campaign aids drought-stricken communities
In the process, the students learned that even a small donation could go a long way to ease the threat of starvation facing thousands of people in arid parts of the country.
Czech bishop demands asylum for Chinese Christians
A Czech bishop has accused his government of prioritizing trade ties over human rights after it delayed granting asylum to dozens of Chinese Christians seeking protection in the country.
Risen Christ calls all to follow him on path to life, pope says
With tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square April 16, the pope called on Christians to be instruments of Christ's outreach to refugees and migrants, victims of war and exploitation, famine and loneliness.