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South African Jesuits shocked at actions that led to 94 patient deaths
Deaths caused by dehydration, septic bed sores and uncontrolled seizures followed the transfer of more than 1,300 patients from a hospital to unlicensed nongovernmental organizations.
‘Stand for What You Believe In’ is theme for national day of prayer
For the 29th year in a row, people of all faiths are urged to observe a national day of prayer for the African-American family Feb. 5 as part of Black History Month, observed every February.
Delaware County priests, young adults open up about their lives
Three priests from Sacred Heart Parish in Manoa talked about their life and ministry at a Theology on Tap event Jan. 31, while the Catholic young people in attendance discussed how they and their friends live out their faith.
Philippine cardinal: Tell legislators death penalty does not deter crime
"The death penalty has not reduced crime because it does not solve criminality from its roots," Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said. "To help solve these roots of criminality, the church and the state need to protect and strengthen the basic unit of society, which is the family."
Faith leaders urge communities to show care for their neighbor
A coalition of interfaith leaders from the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington on Jan. 31 to announce a vision statement for religious communities in the local area.
Msgr. Richard Skelly, retired pastor of Morton parish, dies at 89
Named pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in 2003, the priest is remembered as a wise shepherd for his parishioners and a good host for his friends.
Knights of Malta to continue focus on the poor, grand chancellor says
The newly reinstated grand chancellor of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta said the crisis that led to the resignation of the order's grand master will remain a footnote in history that pales in comparison to the suffering of refugees and the poor.
Dream, prophesy, don’t focus just on survival, pope tells religious
Speaking as a fellow member of a religious order, Pope Francis urged religious to keep alive the faith, hope and audacity of the men and women who founded the orders to which they belong.
Spiritual, not monetary, success defines America, Trump says
Compared to people who have money but no happiness, the people who have no money but happiness "are the successful people, let me tell you," Trump said at the 65th annual breakfast.
USCCB official urges Tillerson to work for two-state solution in Mideast
"Settlement expansion on occupied Palestinian lands undermines a two-state solution, destroying the homes and the livelihoods of Palestinians as well as the long-term security and future of Israelis," Bishop Oscar Cantu said.