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Sister Bernadette Moerman, I.H.M., dies at 85
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary ministered for most of her 66 years in the order teaching in schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Dioceses of Richmond and Metuchen.
Father James Ambrogi, former pastor of Malvern parish, dies at 80
The former pastor of St. Patrick Parish for 22 years was recalled for his generosity. “He was a catalyst for good," said a priest friend. “He pointed the way for those who can to be generous to those less fortunate.”
Upcoming U.N. talks to abolish nuclear weapons face uncertain future
The 123 nations that voted Oct. 27 for a resolution within the U.N. General Assembly committee that deals with international security matters to open the talks showcase a clear frustration with the slow pace of nuclear disarmament.
New quake, tsunami spotlight Japanese bishops’ anti-nuclear stance
A strong subsea earthquake triggered a tsunami alert along Japan's northeastern Pacific coast at dawn Nov. 22, sending residents running for high ground and unleashing a brief nuclear drama in an unwelcome reminder of the disaster in the same area five years ago.
Welcome to the club: Cardinal-elders talk about pope’s 80th birthday
Three years ago Pope Francis described retired Pope Benedict XVI as being like a wise grandfather, although there is less than 10 years' difference in their ages; today, Pope Francis tends to include himself in the category of grandfatherly figures.
Bishops of Rwanda ask forgiveness for Catholics’ role in 1994 genocide
In a letter to mark the end of the Year of Mercy, Rwanda's Catholic bishops asked forgiveness for Catholics' role in the genocide, in which more than 800,000 people -- mostly Tutsis -- were killed.
Threat of hell is real for not being faithful to God, pope says
"It will do us good to think about this: 'Well, what will that day be like when I am before Jesus? When he will ask me about the talents he gave me, what I did with them,'" the pope said Nov. 22 during morning Mass.
Pope chooses focus on Mary for upcoming WYD celebrations
The pope has highlighted the way the Mother of Jesus was always open to the Lord's will and has described her "as a role model to be imitated," said the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life in a press release Nov. 22.
Social entrepreneur wins Opus Prize for anti-trafficking initiative
The organization offers "opportunity and hope" to women who have been impacted by Kolkata's sex trade, or who are vulnerable to trafficking, said an announcement on the award.
Faith must be ‘integrated into every aspect’ of life, says archbishop
Celebrating our faith and receiving the sacraments are meant to renew and recharge us for carrying that faith and Jesus Christ into the world."