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Advocates return home knowing they have new partners in justice work
Janny Castillo said she was pleased to learn about the breadth of faith-based advocacy for people in need and would return to Oakland with a notebook full of ideas from the connections she made among the more than 600 people on hand.
Vatican invites experts to promote safe, accessible water for everyone
A special gathering of policy experts, government officials, religious leaders, scholars, and development and social justice advocates was looking at ways to guarantee water that is safe and more accessible to the world's people.
Vatican offers support to local farmers in Italian earthquake zone
In an effort to support the economy of Italian regions devastated by several recent earthquakes, the Vatican has purchased food from local farmers and producers to feed the homeless.
Ghanaian bishops: Avoid vices to keep Ghana as ‘Star of Africa’
In preparation for Ghana's 60th anniversary celebration March 6, members of the Ghana Bishops' Conference have called on Ghanaians to continue to make the nation truly the "Star of Africa," a symbol of hope for Africa's total liberation.
Bible calls believers to live in harmony, pope says
The Torah, the first five books of the Bible, tell the story of God's love for humanity and his desire that people live in harmony with one another and with the created world, Pope Francis said.
#Ashtags: When posting Ash Wednesday photos, use your head
Ash Wednesday seems to offer contradictory messages. The Gospel reading for the day is about not doing public acts of piety but the very act of getting ashes -- and walking around with them -- is pretty public.
Pope: Christians leading double lives destroy through scandal
People who pretend to be Christians publicly, but follow their own selfish passions privately, destroy themselves and cause scandal to those around them, Pope Francis.
If the shoe fits: Papal remarks on immigration apply to U.S., too
When Pope Francis affirms basic Christian principles, he is not singling out one person or nation, but he definitely is not excluding them either.
Foundations seen as a way for dioceses to tap into donors to fund needs
More U.S. dioceses are turning to foundations to help meet their financial and fundraising priorities. And foundation executives in the diocesan realm believe they've only begun to tap into the potential for these gifts.
It’s families helping families as Catholics, others aid Syrian refugees
"We reach out to our vulnerable brothers and sisters," said Kaela Volkmer, who chairs the social teaching ministry at St. Wenceslaus Parish in Omaha and helped welcome a Syrian family.