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Refugee deaths at sea reach all-time high, U.N. agency reports
Among the reasons for the increased death rate is increased use of the more dangerous route from North Africa to Italy; about half of those who perished at sea were traveling that route.
Christians, Hindus can support families of hope, Vatican says
Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran and Bishop Miguel Ayuso Guixot extended their best wishes to the world's 1.1 billion Hindus for the feast of Diwali, a three-day religious festival, which was to begin Oct. 30 in most parts of the world.
South African church leaders warn against nation’s withdrawal from ICC
South Africa's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court could encourage a large-scale African exodus from the court and entrench impunity, warned the justice and peace commission of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference.
Senior honored for career milestone in Catholic League volleyball
Cardinal O'Hara senior Charlee Borcky set a school record with 148 career aces, and well-wishers celebrated before the Lions took on Delaware County rival Bonner-Prendergast in a league playoff tune up.
Archbishop announces clergy changes in archdiocese
Four priests and one permanent deacon have changes of assignment in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Archbishop Charles Chaput announced Oct.25.
Critics of Congolese relief project got it wrong, CRS says
Catholic Relief Services says claims that it took part in contraceptive distribution as part of a Congolese aid project were based on a lack of clarity in reports. The bishops of Congo and the U.S. backed CRS' work.
Polish Americans marking 50 years of faith at Doylestown shrine
Fifty years ago this month Polish American Catholics from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and beyond gathered in Bucks County for the dedication of the newly constructed National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
Venezuelan president meets with pope amid crisis
Pope Francis met privately with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, urging a peaceful dialogue between the country's government and opposition to resolve the current political and economic crisis, the Vatican said.
Venezuelan cardinal-designate has gotten closer to people as situation worsens
Mary Alvarez Lobo, the administrative secretary in the Archdiocese of Merida, said the Venezuelan people have turned to the church as the crisis has worsened and Cardinal-designate Porras' appointment "was a blessing for Venezuelans, a moment of light during a very difficult time."
School official says ‘synergy’ of strategies reason for bigger enrollment
Not just once, but now two years in a row, enrollment in Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Omaha has grown by hundreds of students.