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Promote culture of life, inclusion, hope, pope tells grandparents
In a world that glorifies physical strength and appearances, grandparents must uphold the values that really matter and bring hope and wisdom to younger generations, Pope Francis said.
Colombian bishops urge government, rebels to commit to cease-fire
Following a meeting Oct. 13-14, the bishops' conference said in a letter that it wanted to convey a sense of hope and encouragement to the country as it considers the next steps to establishing lasting peace.
Traveling exhibit shines light on global refugee crisis
The exhibit, which ends in Philadelphia Nov. 13 aims to bring the plight of 60 million refugees closer to home by having participants walk -- if not a mile, then at least 10,000 square feet -- in a refugee's shoes.
Pope makes ‘Mercy Friday’ visit to home for children
Continuing his monthly Year of Mercy visits to people in particularly vulnerable situations, Pope Francis spent an afternoon Oct. 14 visiting group homes for children under 12 whose parents cannot care for them.
Catholics welcome release of 21 kidnapped Nigerian girls
The Oct. 13 release of 21 girls, who were among 276 kidnapped by Boko Haram from a school in 2014, was part of a deal brokered by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Swiss and Nigerian governments.
Political discourse that demeans women, religion ‘must change,’ says US bishops’ head
A statement by USCCB president Archbishop Joseph Kurtz came at the end of a week of fallout over controversies involving the presidential campaigns of Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
Retired pastor of Maternity Parish recalled as ‘one of the good guys’
Msgr. Anthony McGuire, who revitalized parish buildings and prayed the rosary every day while walking the streets of Northeast Philadelphia, died Oct. 9 at age 86. His funeral Mass is Oct. 15.
United by culture and faith, Hispanic Catholics show love for bishop
The Mass celebrating Hispanic heritage in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Oct. 9 was a way for Latino Catholics to worship as a group with Bishop Edward Deliman, who oversees ministry to them in the archdiocese.
Conference focuses on fostering church leadership roles for laywomen
When Pope Francis called for "a more incisive female presence" in the church in his 2013 apostolic exhortation, "The Joy of the Gospel," women in the church took notice.
Longtime immigration reporter focuses on one teen in ‘Book of Isaias’
Connolly tracked the Mexican-born teenager throughout his senior year of high school in Memphis, Tennessee, and followed up at critical junctures in his life afterward.