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Vatican official hopes Trump can be persuaded to change policies
The Vatican hopes that U.S. bishops and others will continue to raise their voices in defense of the obligation to fight climate change and, in time, can persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to change his position, Cardinal Peter Turkson said.
No secret: Last three popes share close bond to Fatima
Recent popes have had a special affection for Our Lady of Fatima, but no pope's connection can match that of St. John Paul II.
Kidnapped Mexican priest safe; indigenous priest murdered
Local media reported that Father Angel Vargas Uribe, the Diocese of Tampico spokesman, told a news conference: "We do not know the reasons why he was abducted. He did not have problems with anyone. ... We are not scared."
Church instrumental in pushing El Salvador to pass metal mining ban
Mining had become highly contentious in the country of 6.3 million, as environmental groups protested the effects on water sources and soil contamination. Anti-mining groups have claimed that at least four people had died in mining conflicts.
Loving families are central to bringing joy, mercy to world, pope says
Pope Francis urges families to discover God's love and be generous, forgiving, patient, helpful and respectful.
Agency’s gift boxes provided by donors bring joy to children in Haiti
People in 46 U.S. states filled shoebox-sized containers with small toys, hygiene items or treats last fall and those "Boxes of Joy" have been distributed in recent weeks to children in poverty in Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Waldron Mercy names new principal, Ann Marie Braca
The private Catholic school in Merion Station announced its selection of Braca, who currently is principal of Holy Family Regional School in Phoenixville. She helped put the school into the black and improve technology for students.
Arts festival showcases excellence in Catholic schools
The Showcase of Excellence program this spring will take place at six locations featuring the academic and fine arts work of students at 65 Catholic schools throughout the archdiocese. Find a Showcase location near you.
Supreme Court sends death-row IQ case back to lower courts
The U.S. Supreme Court said the inmate's intellectual disability should prevent his execution.
As in his life, all welcomed at Cardinal Keeler’s funeral Mass
Mourners from near and far, and all walks of life and various creeds, filled the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland March 28 for the funeral Mass of Cardinal William H. Keeler, 14th archbishop of Baltimore.