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Papal visit to Egypt still on, says Vatican official
UPDATED - Recent and repeated terrorist attacks against Egypt's minority Christians won't stop Pope Francis from visiting Cairo April 28-29. Egyptians look to him "to bring peace and hope to the Egyptian people and to the Christians of the East."
Prayer cells still a vital part of World Apostolate of Fatima
Deacon Ellis said 140,000 Americans are known to be in prayer cells according to the apostolate's headquarters in Washington, New Jersey, but the names and contact information of people in prayer cells were not maintained until relatively recently.
Holy week liturgies set for Cathedral Basilica
Archbishop Charles Chaput will lead several rites in the holiest days for Christians -- the sacred triduum -- leading up the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter. See the full schedule and a link to all archdiocesan parishes.
Syrian nun honored by State Department says U.S. bombing is step back
"Every time we say there is hope for peace and let's move forward, something happens to set us back. The situation is ugly now," Sister Carolin said, referring to Trump's decision to bomb government military installations.
Catholics say Chinese bishop detained so he’ll miss first chrism Mass
Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong in China's eastern Fujian province has not returned after being forced to pay a visit to the religious affairs bureau in Fuan April 7, local sources told ucanews.com.
Teens learn value of life from inspiring woman with Down syndrome
Karen Gaffney hasn't let Down syndrome stop her from earning a doctorate or swimming the English Channel. She spoke on respect for life to 350 high school students during a conference for them April 6 at Neumann University.
Faithful inmates at Graterford Prison impress Archbishop Chaput in visit
“You have given me good example," the archbishop told some 200 men at the state prison in Montgomery County during his vigil Mass for Palm Sunday April 8. The inmates "need something to grab onto" in prison, said the warden. "It is vital.”
Fatima seers are holy because of virtue, not visions, cardinal says
"It was the children's heroism in their lives, their life of prayer, their turning to God that was truly holy," Portuguese Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins said.
Most important and costliest medicine? Love, pope tells patients
A hospital must always carry out certain procedures and functions, but "there is the danger, the risk of forgetting the most important medicine only a family can give -- caresses," he said.
Pope to formally approve canonizations, including of Fatima seers
Pope Francis and cardinals present in Rome will formally approve the canonizations of two of the children who saw Mary in Fatima, a large group of Brazilian martyrs, three child martyrs from Mexico and two priests.