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Cardinal Pell talks technology, Trump, Brexit at book presentation
"Connected World," by Father Philip Larrey, a philosophy professor at Rome's Pontifical Lateran University, studies the impact and long-term consequences of increasingly advanced technology and the rise of artificial intelligence on society.
Pope urges bishops from western Canada to be close to their people
The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses.
Cultural Heritage Mass shines light on young people in the church
“Youth and Young Adults: The present and future of the Church” was the theme of the March 25 Mass celebrating 29 ethnic communities here. Archbishop Chaput told the young people that the Lord wants "the gift of yourself, now!”
Pottstown parish school takes over former Catholic high school
Thanks to a $1 million gift from the Foundation for Catholic Education and teamwork at St. Aloysius Parish, the school will move into a more spacious setting in September at the former St. Pius X High School, which closed in 2010.
Data Destruction Event
St. Helena School in Blue Bell is hosting a data destruction event in April.
Global peace, security demand an end to nuclear weapons, pope tells U.N.
"International peace and stability cannot be based on a false sense of security, on the threat of mutual destruction or total annihilation, or on simply maintaining a balance of power," he said in the message.
Resentment, complaints are rooted in the sin of sloth, pope says
People should stop blaming and complaining so they can be filled with God's joy and rise up to life's challenges, Pope Francis said.
‘Homeboy’ priest to receive Notre Dame’s top honor
Jesuit Father Greg Boyle, who started a social enterprise in Los Angeles to help young people avert a life of gangs, drug abuse and street violence, will receive the University of Notre Dame's Laetare Medal.
Rita Schiavone, founder of Aid For Friends, dies at 82
A social entrepreneur before it became fashionable, Schiavone started the volunteer non-profit to serve elderly and disabled shut-ins with food and companionship 43 years ago. It began at her family table with one meal.
Prevention helps parishes survive worst fires in Chile’s history
Throughout the country, more than 90 different fires killed 11 people, scorched nearly 445,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes and ruined livelihoods.