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17 Republicans seek House commitment to environmental stewardship

UPDATED - A spokesman for the Catholic Climate Covenant expressed support for the measure, saying it could widen the discussion of environmental concerns and climate change in particular.

Catholic high school students work to end bullying ‘Piece-by-Peace’

Austin Bowen, Noah Harrison and Michaela Kunkler, seniors at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, have some ideas on how to combat bullying. Those ideas have helped them each land a full scholarship to the University of Evansville.

Muslim speaker tells how religion builds ‘bridge of cooperation’

Eboo Patel spoke March 7 at St. Joseph's University for the Interfaith Campus Leadership Conference, where a Jesuit priest called Patel's interfaith youth initiative a "way to build a healthy religious pluralism in our society."

Three parishes to host Christian music concerts on three nights

From March 30 to April 1, the inaugural AbbeyFest Concert Series will present free shows at St. Norbert, Nativity of Our Lord and the Cathedral Basilica, ahead of the major all-day festival in September. See the artists' lineup.

Job-killing business deals a ‘grave sin,’ pope says

Employers who make shady business deals that threaten people's livelihood commit a sin that robs men, women and their families of their dignity, Pope Francis told employees of a media company seeking to relocate.

Ohio company’s candles helping church celebrate Easter for generations

The A.I. Root Co. in Medina, will create over 1,500 of these liturgical works of art and ship them to churches across the country.

Agency’s aid efforts ongoing in Haiti nearly six months after hurricane

Since Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti, Cross Catholic Outreach said its relief efforts have resulted in the rebuilding of 117 demolished homes and 15 damaged facilities, delivery of medicines to remote areas and distribution of tons of food.

Agency marks 90 years of service to Eastern churches, humanitarian aid

An "invisible" Catholic organization celebrated 90 years of quiet service to the poor in the Middle East, northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe.

Online advertisers market more directly to kids than TV ever could

Regulatory bodies such as the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission seem nearly powerless when up against the online advertising juggernaut.

Vatican official thinks Catholic brand will be defined locally

In terms of recognizable organization names, the Catholic Church has to rank near the top. But, does it view itself as a brand to be marketed?