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Young New Mexico priest’s work in empowering poor leads to CCHD award
Father Graham Golden, 30, sees the work of CCHD in financially supporting the efforts of local organizations to give low- and moderate-income people a voice in public policy decisions affecting their lives as integral to the work of the church.
USAID looks to Vatican to join effort in reducing infant deaths
The U.S. agency's programs have resulted in nearly 2.5 million more children surviving and 200,000 maternal deaths averted since 2008. The agency wants the Vatican to launch an interfaith partnership for the effort.
Religious, lay leaders react to Trump win in presidential election
UPDATED - Most expressed hope that Trump would pay attention to their agenda, while others were more decidedly downbeat and still others counseled prayer.
Catholic high school freshmen win $3,000 scholarship grants
See the names of 17 students, one from each of the archdiocesan high schools, who received a financial boost thanks to StoneMor Partners, the firm that operates the cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Vatican Nativity scene to highlight care for migrants, sick, environment
Measuring an astounding 55 feet wide, the Nativity scene will feature 17 figures dressed in traditional Maltese attire as well as replica of a "luzzu," a Maltese boat.
Christians called to restore dignity to sick, imprisoned, pope says
Visiting the sick and the imprisoned are works of mercy that not only benefit the suffering and the abandoned, but benefit the visitors who are enriched by being with those who suffer like Christ, Pope Francis said.
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.