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As elections approach in Somalia, bishop sees signs of hope
Bishop Giorgio Bertin, the apostolic administrator of Mogadishu, said one symbol of that hope is the recent rebuilding and re-consecration of the parish church in Hargeisa, Somalia's second-largest city.
Pope names Boston cardinal, others to Vatican congregations
Pope Francis named Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston, who is president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, to be a member of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Christian witness requires action, pope says during parish visit
Being a real Christian does not mean being a saint, but giving witness to Jesus in word and, especially, deed, Pope Francis told members of a parish on the eastern edge of Rome.
Vatican backs papal commission investigating Order of Malta
The Vatican also rejected "any attempt to discredit these members of the group," led by Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi, former Vatican representative to U.N. agencies in Geneva.
Bishop disappointed with change in U.S. policy to Cuban refugees
"Effective immediately, Cuban nationals who attempt to enter the United States illegally and do not qualify for humanitarian relief will be subject to removal, consistent with U.S. law and enforcement priorities. By taking this step, we are treating Cuban migrants the same way we treat migrants from other countries."
Mass honors years of service by 236 religious educators in archdiocese
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated Mass Jan. 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for parish directors of religious education and volunteer catechists, all of whom enjoy teaching the faith to the young.
Parish leaders invited to workshop for 21st century communications
Anyone in parish ministry seeking to communicate more effectively with their parishioners, beyond using the weekly bulletin, is invited to a half-day workshop on Friday, Feb. 10 at St. Charles Seminary.
New embassy a sign of pope’s love for Palestine, Abbas says
Pope Francis and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discussed the contribution of Catholics in Palestine, and of protection of holy sites “for believers of all three of the Abrahamic religions.”
Catholics seek common ground with Trump administration
Five panelists addressed the role the Catholic faith can play as the country gets ready for the incoming Trump administration. Some speakers expressed optimism, others apprehension.
Archbishop Chaput announces clergy assignment changes
New appointments for four priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese were announced Jan. 13.