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Top Vatican official congratulates Trump, offers prayers
Congratulating Donald Trump for his victory in the U.S. presidential election, Vatican secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin hoped people would work together “to change the global situation, which is a situation of serious conflict.”
Miami archbishop praises new EPA initiative on environmental justice
"The concern for the good of people, especially the poor and vulnerable communities, is one of the central messages in Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment," said Archbishop Wenski, referring to "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."
First ‘Gold Mass’ for scientists to be celebrated at MIT Nov. 15
A group of American Catholics have recently united to form the Society of Catholic Scientists. The Mass follows in the tradition of special Masses for members of a particular profession.
New fencing keeps Massgoers from ‘meeting in the middle’ at border Mass
Against a political backdrop in which immigration has been spotlighted, the dioceses of El Paso, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, hosted their annual border Mass.
English cardinal says faith reassures Christians in Gaza Strip
The cardinal said his pastoral visit reinforced the importance of Christian hope, especially for those living in very insecure circumstances.
Friends, colleagues describe Archbishop Byrnes as ‘man led by the Spirit’
Deacon Tom Strasz -- nor anyone else, for that matter -- could have guessed those qualities would take Archbishop Byrnes halfway around the world as he takes on his next assignment as coadjutor archbishop of Agana, Guam.
Canada’s euthanasia opponents say getting accurate stats problematic
With euthanasia occurring in Quebec at triple government predictions, obtaining accurate statistics on medically assisted deaths across Canada is almost impossible and could lead to abuse, according to opponents of the practice.
Original hymn composed for dedication of new Raleigh cathedral next July
"I Will Praise Your Name Forever" is a congregational hymn that Michael Accurso composed with a procession in mind, reflecting the solemnity and importance of the occasion.
Bishops call for forgiveness among Sudanese factions to heal differences
The bishops of two African nations wracked by years of war and cycles of violence called for forgiveness among the sparring factions so that the countries can move forward for the betterment of their people.
Before being called to serve church, Kansas clergy served in armed forces
Service is important to those in the U.S. military. As Veterans Day Nov. 11 neared, The Register, newspaper of the Diocese of Salina, talked with some clergy members who were in the armed forces before turning to serve the church.