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At Lebanon camp, seeing the face of God in the disabled
The issue of disability is still a taboo in Lebanon, and families experience shame when they have a child with a disability. But the Order of Malta helps by "showing acts of love" at a special camp. Watch a video with this story.
National security, foreign policy worries a factor in 2016 election
Terror incidents in Europe, the Middle East and at home -- paired with perceptions of an increasingly fragile world order -- have created a heightened sense of vulnerability for many voters.
Hispanics eager for service of new auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia
Bishop Edward M. Deliman, 69, was ordained Aug. 18 by Archbishop Charles Chaput in an ornate liturgy at the Cathedral. Because of the new bishop's long ministry among Hispanics, they anticipate a renewed outreach.
Biden called ‘counter-witness’ to church teaching for presiding at wedding
By officiating at a same-sex wedding, Vice President Joe Biden as a prominent Catholic politician has created confusion over church teaching on marriage and the "moral obligations of Catholics," three U.S. bishops said.
Pope: Jesus’ compassion is a call to service, not a vague sentiment
Commenting on the miracle of the loaves and fishes, Pope Francis noted that Jesus is not only concerned with feeding the hungry crowd, but he also invites his disciples to take part in feeding them.
Congolese bishops optimistic about offer to mediate peace talks
Msgr. Leonard Santedi Kinkupu, secretary-general of the conference, said the bishops were "encouraged by the confidence shown in us by the main political actors and their readiness to cooperate."
Shrine Mass honors St. Maximilian Kolbe on 75th anniversary of martyrdom
It was 75 years to the day in 1941 when the man -- known as prisoner 16670 at the infamous Auschwitz death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland -- received a lethal injection after he spent two weeks without food while comforting and encouraging his nine fellow prisoners before they died.
Story of St. Therese, apt for today, to be staged in St. Peter Church
The parish in West Brandywine, Chester County will host the one-woman play with original music that brings to life the "Story of a Soul" and St. Therese's message that anyone can become a saint.
Pope: Mercy, pastoral care should guide research on life, family
Appointing Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia as the new chancellor for the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family and new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Francis said he wanted to make sure the two bodies help the church offer better care to people who are hurting.
Msgr. Nace, former finance officer for archdiocese, dies at age 88
While he served laudably as a financial administrator, Msgr. Arthur Nace's real passion was for direct ministry. "He would go anywhere at any time of day or night to comfort and minister to the sick,” said a friend.