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Six answers on questions of celibacy and chastity
An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops explains in a Q&A the difference between a promise and a vow, and how they relate to priests, religious and lay people, both single and married.
In after-school programs, the kids are in good hands
At the 15 Out of School Time programs in Philadelphia run by Catholic Social Services, children have a safe and fun place for homework and play after the school bell rings. Parents have peace of mind while they work.
Discovery of Earth-sized planets boosts hope of finding alien life
The quest to find life on other planets got a boost when astronomers confirmed the existence of at least seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star just 40 light years away.
Argentine attorney representing workers stays friends with Pope Francis
Grass-roots organizing that seeks to overcome what Pope Francis has called "the economy of exclusion" is vital to the work of the Catholic Church, said Juan Grabois.
Promote life by protecting, sharing clean water, pope says
"The right to water is essential for the survival of persons and decisive for the future of humanity," the pope said.
South Sudan bishops condemn atrocities, appeal for help to prevent famine
In a Feb. 23 appeal for humanitarian assistance, the bishops said farmers have fled lands without planting crops as civilians are targeted by both sides in the country's increasingly bloody three-year civil war.
Pope: Jesus guided by truth, mercy, not ‘one size fits all’ mentality
Christians are called to be "just in mercy" rather than following the letter of the law but not the heart of the law, the pope said.
U.S. senators discuss trafficking, immigration with Vatican officials
Sen. Bob Corker told reporters Feb. 24 that while modern slavery was the focus of his visit, with so much international attention on President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration, "certainly it came up.
Statewide award fits entrepreneur-inventors like a glove
A team of four students from Archbishop Wood High School took home honors for their invention of a therapeutic glove for arthritis sufferers. As part of the contest, they also had to raise capital investment through sales pitches.
Supreme Court blocks Texas inmate’s execution, cites racial bias
In a 6-2 ruling, the court agreed that Texas inmate Duane Buck had been unfairly represented by an expert defense witness who told jurors that Buck was more likely to commit violent crimes in the future because he is black.