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Egypt is a beacon of hope and refuge, pope says
Pope Francis reflected today on his recent visit to Egypt and said it has the task of promoting a lasting peace in the Middle East. He also praised the faithful Christians in the country.
Belgian Catholic order to allow euthanasia for psych patients
A group of psychiatric care centers run by the Brothers of Charity would allow euthanasia of "nonterminal" patients. The order's superior disputes the decision of the group's largely lay board of directors.
Natural Family Planning Seminar
The free seminar will be held in May and June.
Kenyan bishops warn against election violence, insecurity
The bishops said the nominations -- announced in late April for Aug. 8 elections -- had sounded the alarm, while sending worrying signs of another violent election in the making.
The better educated, the less religious? Not so for Christians
Christians with higher levels of education appear to be just as religious as those with less schooling, and highly educated Christians are even more likely to be weekly churchgoers, says a new survey.
Families come first at Downingtown parish’s festival
The Family Fully Alive Festival at St. Joseph Parish drew hundreds of people for a day of insightful talks on marriage and family life, plus games for the kids and informative exhibitors.
‘Pedaling priests’ complete 340-mile bicycle trek for vocation prayers
After riding bicycles a little more than 340 miles over five days, three young priests of the Diocese of Peoria sailed across the Indiana state line April 28, bringing Priests Pedaling for Prayers to a close.
Hungry, scared South Sudanese stay in cathedral compound for protection
Drought and armed conflict have pushed tens of thousands of Wau-area residents out of their homes, away from their farms and unable to adequately feed themselves.
Pope plans Pentecost celebrations with charismatics and Pentecostals
Pope Francis has invited thousands of Catholic charismatics and members of Pentecostal and Evangelical churches to Rome to celebrate Pentecost and mark the 50th anniversary of what became the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Irish Jesuit, Protestant gentleman-turned-Catholic healer, to be beatified
When Jesuit Father John Sullivan is beatified May 13, two archbishops -- one Catholic and one Anglican -- will present the solemn petition asking that the priest be declared "a blessed."