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Pope prioritizes need for an economy that includes poor, archbishop says
Pope Francis' reminders stem from his "preoccupation ... for the protection of the human person" in an attempt to make clear to the world that excluded people are not to be exploited nor are they to become an "afterthought" in a globalized economy.
Philadelphia parishioners give $270k to CRS Rice Bowl
Archbishop Chaput received a letter of thanks Oct. 24 for the donations collected in parishes and schools of the archdiocese to support the annual program of Catholic Relief Services.
Mexican congressional committee votes against same-sex marriage plan
The Constitutional Points Committee rejected the initiative, which would have changed the constitution to allow same-sex marriages in all of the country. Committee members argued it would violate the rights of states to set their own civil registry rules.
Military chaplain says serving with U.S. troops ‘fulfills me immensely’
"I take this time of deployment as a long retreat," said Father Charles Awotwi, part of a chaplaincy team deployed across the Middle East and serving 5,000 soldiers who are "hungry for the sacraments."
Israeli religious leaders visit Auschwitz, condemn hate speech
"We repudiate racism, fanaticism and extremism, particularly when these are committed, allegedly, in the name of religion and, in so doing, desecrate religion," they said in a statement released Nov. 8.
Service dogs help some veterans cope with life after war
Before Dave King got Zack three months ago, he almost became a statistic -- about 20 American vets a day commit suicide, according to 2014 data from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Trainers say public often misunderstands role, work of service animals
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is a civil right for those with disabilities to have a service dog by their side, despite "no pet policies" in places like restaurants and stores because federal guidelines are clear -- service dogs are not pets.
Texts of Argentina homilies come with pope’s notes on preaching
This record of his ministry in Argentina also shows how his words and gestures as pope come from a ministry that always focused on discernment and mercy, Cardinal Parolin said.
Collector says Vatican stamps, letters reveal fascinating church history
Greg Pirozzi, president of the Vatican Philatelic Society, has studied the behind-the-scenes work carried out in part through the mails by Vatican diplomats to help families track down the whereabouts of their military sons during years of war and world upheaval.
Bensalem soccer league, uniting Hispanic families, seen as model for U.S.
When a group of young men started a rec league at Our Lady of Fatima, they didn’t know the benefits would extend off the soccer field, nor that it would catch the attention of Catholic social justice advocates across the country.