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Pope encourages Azerbaijan’s Catholics to be people of faith, service
Officials said about 300 people -- more than half the number of Catholics in the entire country -- were in the church for the Mass.
Dialogue, respect for differences are key to progress, pope says
Cooperation, peace and prosperity come when people know how to hold fast to their cultural and religious identities without ever denigrating or trying to deny the rights and identities of others, Pope Francis said.
Pope sees ‘global war’ against marriage, urges church help for couples
The only way to defend marriage against the onslaught, he said, is to help couples "make peace as soon as possible, before the day ends, and don't forget the three words: 'May I?' 'Thank you' and 'Forgive me.'"
When political choice is tough, pray and vote your conscience, pope says
Flying back to Rome from Azerbaijan Oct. 2, the pope was asked by a reporter what U.S. Catholics should do in a presidential election where both candidates hold some positions contrary to church teaching.
Four Catholic schools in archdiocese named tops in U.S.
The four -- St. Genevieve, Flourtown; St. Mary Interparochial, Philadelphia; St. Philip Neri, Lafayette Hill and Holy Family, Phoenixville -- were among only 50 non-public schools across the United States to be named 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Speakers recall World Meeting of Families and papal visit, one year later
It doesn’t seem possible a year has passed since the congress and Pope Francis' visit last September. Panelists at a St. Hubert High School forum last week discussed the impact and legacy of those unforgettable events.
Six views of Catholic League sports at mid-season
From football to field hockey and to both girls' and boys' sports, John Knebels breaks down all the league action and what to look for before the teams' respective postseason play begins.
Most Catholics want company health plans to cover contraception
A new Pew Research Center survey showed polarization of views among Americans, including Catholics. Also, about 80 percent of Americans said they could not understand views opposed to those they held.
San Diego bishop calls for calm, police transparency in shooting case
Bishop Robert McElroy said Sept. 29 the Catholic community was saddened by the shooting death of Alfred Olango by police officers Sept. 27. Since the shooting, protesters have marched in the streets of El Cajon.
Catholics, other Christian leaders ask politicians to address immigration
In the last 100 days of the Congressional session, advocates made a new push for immigration reform. They're also calling out what they say is anti-immigrant rhetoric, and want Christians to welcome and appreciate immigrants.