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Christian town along Lebanese-Syrian border mourns, vows to defy fear
"We will continue to have culture, activities and late-night celebrations. We're not just going to survive. We're going to live our lives," said Bashir Mattar, the mayor of al-Qaa.
Prelates say House bill would protect religious freedom at federal level
They said the bill is "a modest but important step in ensuring conscience protection to faith-based organizations and people of all faiths and of no faith who believe that marriage is the union of one man and one woman.
Prison minister says inmates have ‘tremendous need’ for spiritual life
"They often have other reasons to start coming, but some of them are going to really develop a much deeper spirituality."
Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers
Thousands have gathered to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country.
Who’s going to church on Sundays? There’s good news and bad news
Mass attendance in archdiocesan parishes showed no bump from the visit of Pope Francis last year, as attendance slipped to 20 percent of registered parishioners. Mass schedules are adapting to Catholic lifestyle changes.
English cardinal welcomes Theresa May as new British prime minister
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster said he is delighted by the appointment of May as Britain's new prime minister because of the commitment she has shown in the fight against human trafficking.
Religious leaders at New York vigil urge people to be calm
The interfaith service was organized by the Diocese of Brooklyn to mourn the victims of fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota earlier this month and the five police officers subsequently killed by a sniper in Dallas.
Knights of Columbus call for nine days of prayer for peace
Archbishop Charles Chaput invites everyone to participate in the novena by offering the Prayer for Peace of St. Francis of Assisi for each of the nine days from Thursday, July 14 through Friday, July 22.
Bishop Shanahan freshman takes the long road to emerging stardom
Standout softball pitcher Devon Miller is still young, but she has logged many miles playing year-round on her Chester County travel team. She'll soon hit the road touring colleges while she hits the books at school.
Vatican, al-Azhar officials look to kick-start joint talks, cooperation
Acting on Pope Francis' expressed desire, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue was sending a top-level official to Cairo to visit al-Azhar University.