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Vatican concerned about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
"The peace and stability" of the Korean peninsula and the integrity of the international nuclear nonproliferation pacts are at stake after North Korea in early September tested its fifth nuclear device.
U.S. bishops carefully teaching ‘Amoris Laetitia,’ report says
A committee of the national bishops' conference, led by Archbishop Chaput, surveyed dioceses to determine how the papal exhortation "The Joy of Love" has been received and implemented since April.
Pope Francis endorses Mexican bishops on family marches
Pope Francis' endorsement of pro-family marches surprised people who saw his speeches in the country in February as being critical of a conservative Mexican church hierarchy.
Charlotte parishioners gather for prayer service, mourn protester’s death
During the prayer service for a man killed while protesting the shooting death of another black man by Charlotte police, people begged others to get involved in the community and turn turn their anger into economic and political change.
Colombian peace agreement is start of change, says Vatican official
An agreement to end Latin America's last armed conflict is the start of positive change for Colombia, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said as the government and Marxist rebels were set to sign peace accords.
Benedictine abbot prayed with Arnold Palmer on his deathbed
Although the golfing legend who died Sept. 25 was not Catholic, he maintained a relationship with St. Vincent's Archabbey in Latrobe, Pa., for 50 years. "(Arnie) treated everyone with warmth and respect," said Archabbot Douglas Nowicki.
Archdiocesan priest to receive 2016 Claver Award
The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary will present their annual Claver Award to Father Rayford E. Emmons on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Day of reflection focuses on God’s merciful love
Sister Sarah Butler, M.S.B.T., will present the day-long program at St. Ignatius Parish, Yardley, on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Young and old, but especially young, thrill to evangelist’s message
Chris Stefanick, a popular youth evangelist, wowed a packed St. Martin of Tours Church in New Hope, Bucks County on Sept. 21. His humor-laced but serious message of "God is love" impressed even the many teenagers.
Pray for me: Website offers new way to pray to God for one another
Retired religion teacher Ed Lawrence saw the positive effect of monks and sisters praying for his students' needs at Archbishop Ryan High School, so he launched PrayersUniteTheWorld.org in response.