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Biggest-yet men’s conference shows faith alive and growing
About 1,300 men, 100 more than last year, came to St. Joseph's University March for the ninth annual Man Up Philly. Their numbers and enthusiasm gave the impression the church is not in decline, if you know where to look.
Four nuns killed when truck hits van in Ethiopia
Four other sisters were traveling in the van when it was hit by a truck en route to Hawassa March 7; one remained in critical condition, CNEWA reported March 8.
Initial reaction to refugee ban ranges from concern to opposition
UPDATED - Within hours of President Donald Trump's new executive order March 6 banning refugees from six majority-Muslim nations, Catholic and other religious groups joined secular leaders in questioning the wisdom of such a move, with others vowing to oppose it outright.
U.K. church leaders: Pharmacists could be forced to dispense lethal drugs
The General Pharmaceutical Council intends to order pharmacists to "take responsibility for ensuring that person-centered care is not compromised because of personal values and beliefs."
Bishop Moynihan dies; called ‘true shepherd,’ example of ‘discipleship’
Retired Bishop James M. Moynihan, who served as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse from 1995 to 2009, died March 6. He was 84.
Amid fears, unauthorized immigrants ask church for spiritual, legal help
In a time of personal crisis, immigrants in the country without documents are turning in large numbers to their church for spiritual counsel and practical legal assistance through Catholic Charities.
With passage in House, Philippines poised to reinstate death penalty
UPDATED - Throughout its history, the Philippines has imposed and suspended the death penalty, and the church has consistently opposed it.
God’s voice is heard through humility, Franciscan tells pope, Curia
Humility is needed in order to recognize the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a Franciscan friar told Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia during their Lenten retreat.
Pope names St. Louis vicar general as auxiliary bishop of archdiocese
UPDATED - Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Mark S. Rivituso, vicar general of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, to be an auxiliary bishop for St. Louis.
Catholic men urged ‘into the breach’ to battle evil, fight for truth
In its 20th year, Catholic Men for Jesus Christ brings men together to support and challenge each other in their faith journeys. This year's theme came from an apostolic exhortation by Bishop Thomas J. Olmstead of Phoenix, "Into the Breach."