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Papal Foundation adds key members to team
Longtime Catholic development professionals Sharon Kucia and Ian Rangel will expand the organization's efforts to help the most vulnerable in the developing world.
Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success
"To reign means to love ... and this is the road to heaven," said Pope Francis in an Aug. 15 reflection on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Sister Ann Marie Sullivan dies at 86
Sister Ann Marie Sullivan SSJ (Formerly Sister Coronata Maria), age 86, died August 8, 2022, in Lankenau Hospital.
Catholic agencies say Inflation Reduction Act addresses long-standing goals
The "minor miracle" of the bill's Aug. 7 passage, lauded by several Catholic leaders, will tackle environmental concerns while lowering prescription drug prices.
Berra, Hodges lead winners in balloting for Catholic baseball all-star team
A dream lineup was assembled by the Catholic Athletes for Christ ministry, based on votes cast by 2,000 Catholic baseball fans across the country.
Hong Kong: Five-day trial set for Cardinal Zen, four defendants
Court proceedings will take place Sept. 19-23 against the 90-year-old prelate, a longtime critic of Beijing who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters.
Witch hunts on the rise worldwide, warns German aid agency Missio
Experts have found women, men and children in some 43 countries face mortal danger from persecution as alleged witches, with fear and lack of education contributing to the alarming trend.
Archdiocesan summer camp gives kids ‘a bit of heaven on earth’
The messy fun of Camp Rainbow shines in the smiles of kids from St. Edmond's Home for Children, part of Catholic Social Services' continuum of care for persons with disabilities.
Asylum-seekers will be allowed in as DHS ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
In an Aug. 8 announcement, the agency said it looked to a "a quick and orderly" halt of a policy that has kept asylum-seekers out of the country while they await immigration court hearings.
Fraternal order honors Ukrainian Knight for leading war relief efforts
Youriy Maletskiy, who received the St. Michael Award at the Aug. 2-4 Knights of Columbus convention, was lauded for being "an instrument of hope" amid Russian's invasion of Ukraine, which has killed thousands and displaced millions.