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Despite accidents, Mexicans continue to honor saints with fireworks
An estimated 30,000 people in Tultepec work full time in the fireworks trade, and local residents say they're undeterred by the explosion in the local pyrotechnics market, even though it was the third such mishap at the retail site in 12 years.
Deacon Lawrence Brandon of West Chester dies at age 80
The permanent deacon was ordained for the Baltimore Archdiocese before transferring to Philadelphia in 1977. He served as Newman Center chaplain at West Chester University and at St. Maximilian Parish.
Strategic Planning and Change for the Spirit-Led
Cranaleith Spiritual Center is hosting a faith-based seminar on business management.
Young Adult Retreat with Fr. Anthony Hangholt
Malvern Retreat House is hosting their yearly retreat for young adults in May.
Feast Day Mass of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
The Feast Day for Saint Gianna Beretta Molla will be held at Nativity of Our Lord in Warminster in April.
Archdiocese announces beatification date for Oklahoma priest
Pope Francis recognized Father Stanley Rother's martyrdom last December, making him the first martyr born in the United States.
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.