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Attacks show Venezuelan government relations with Catholics deteriorating
A series of attacks and confrontations against Catholics in Venezuela has marked a renewed deterioration of relations between the church and the national government.
Catholics, Muslims urged to work together, learn from one another
The dialogue, which had as its theme "Reflections on the Common Good and Hospitality in the Catholic and Muslim Traditions," took place at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Mouth shut, ears open can make the world a better place, pope says
People need to listen more if they want there to be peace in the world, Pope Francis said.
Sin is scary, but God is always ready to forgive, pope says
"What frightens me?" the pope asked, repeating the question posed by Sara, one of the children at the Rome parish of St. Magdalene of Canossa. "I'm frightened when a person is bad; the wickedness of people" is scary.
Priests and marriage: Pope’s response not so new after all
While Pope Francis' recent comments on the subject of married priests made headlines around the world, his response falls clearly in line with the thinking of his predecessors.
Bishops say U.S. must address needs of immigrants, show compassion
Catholic Church leaders in the U.S. spent the week of March 6-10 trying to allay fears, urging compassion, not just from the government from those who are not seeing "God's creation" when they malign unauthorized immigrants.
Extension launches #SisterSelfie during National Catholic Sisters Week
Catholic Extension is honoring women religious working in the 90 dioceses it supports by sharing their stories on its website and in social media.
Trudeau policy ‘reprehensible example’ of imperialism, says Bishop Crosby
Bishop Douglas Crosby of Hamilton, Ontario, was responding to a March 8 announcement that the government would "invest" $650 million (US$483 million) over three years to provide abortion and other services in the developing world.
Health care bill makes opponents queasy, supporters uneasy
While some call the American Health Care Act a "repeal and replace" of Obamacare and others "repeal and destroy health care," the bill has moved in the House with astonishing speed -- even before its costs have been projected.
State basketball playoffs set to welcome 13 Catholic League teams
Archbishop Wood (boys) and Cardinal O'Hara (girls) are just two of the teams representing the league in PIAA playoffs this weekend, which John Knebels previews. Winning a state title might even be better than playing at the Palestra.