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Bishop Cantu: Congo’s bishops working hard to steer nation to peace
"Even as we met with people in Kinshasa, the situation was shifting constantly," Bishop Cantu said, noting that "tensions are high and lives are at stake."
Pope canonizes seven saints who ‘fought the good fight of faith’
Each one "struggled to the very end with all their strength," which they received through perseverance and prayer, the pope said Oct. 16 at a canonization Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Young martyr a symbol of hope for Mexico’s priests, official says
The martyrdom of St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, who died in 1928 during a government crackdown on Catholics, takes on a new meaning today amid violence in Mexico.
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.