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Most organ trafficking in Mozambique due to witchcraft, nun says
Efforts to help refugees who are targeted in attempts to harvest organs are hampered due to cultural fears of confronting those who engage in such practices, said Scalabrinian Sister Marines Biasibetti.
Collection for hurricane victims to be taken up this month
In support of continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, Archbishop Charles Chaput is asking all archdiocesan parishes to take up a one-time special collection on a weekend in November.
Volunteers in Camden Diocese translate bishops’ charter into Vietnamese
The newly translated documents have since been sent to the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops and are now available on the U.S. bishops' website, along with the English- and Spanish-language versions.
Oklahoma voters to consider if religious groups can get state funds
Currently, 37 states have provisions of the Blaine Amendment in place restricting government aid to religious schools or institutions beyond the limits set by the U.S. Constitution.
Former pro athlete and jurist says faith about doing good, avoiding evil
"I am the person that I am today, interested in education, because of my parents' belief to seek excellence in anything you do," Alan Page said.
Pope offers new beatitudes for saints of a new age
New situations require new energy and a new commitment, he said, and then he offered a new list of beatitudes for modern Christians.
Vatican cardinal explains limits of eucharistic sharing
The Catholic Church, he told reporters, makes a distinction between "eucharistic hospitality for individual people and eucharistic communion."
English bishops launch online resources to help with death, bereavement
A website and Instagram page were launched Nov. 1 to offer advice on "helping people to die in peace" and to share resources on "death, dying and eternity."
Pope signals importance of diplomacy with red hat for nuncio in Syria
"It's a gesture of love for the martyred Syrian population and it is also a gesture of supporting diplomacy," Cardinal-designate Zenari said.
Priest hopes Duterte can help bring fellow missionary’s killer to justice
Justice is slow in the Philippines, but Father Peter Geremia is running out of patience as he awaits justice for the killers of a fellow priest.