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Pope establishes new office for promoting integral human development
To promote Catholic social teaching and ensure appropriate assistance to vulnerable people Pope Francis has established a new office combing the responsibilities of four pontifical councils.
Two Americans in Catholic leadership recall working with Mother Teresa
Even in the last years of her life, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata had a profound impact on those anywhere near her orbit, including two young Americans who grew into leadership positions in the U.S. Catholic Church.
Knights on Bikes ride motorcycles to take faith on the road
Don't let the black leather biker vests fool you. Robert Burneisen, Matt Goreczny and Chris Wolfgong wear theirs for inspiration, not intimidation.
Summer camp memories inspire engineer to fund Uganda education center
When Father Okiria and Hursey met, it was a providential way for both men to realize their dreams, including passing along the message of self-sufficiency and hope from Hursey's days at Camp St. Mary.
Catholic missionaries stay in South Sudan after attack on foreigners
"We stayed because we are committed to the ordinary people who are suffering so much," said La Sallian Christian Brother Bill Firman, director of Solidarity with South Sudan.
Bishop in southern Philippines backs military push against Abu Sayyaf
"The Abu Sayyaf is a terrorist group and it is not for dialogue," said Bishop Martin Jumoad of Isabela, in Basilan province.
Garden program source of food, comfort for refugees settling in Kentucky
The Ready to Eat Meals is the newest service offered by the program, which provides culinary skills training to refugees as well as unemployed and underemployed people.
Missionaries of Charity Fathers find forgotten corners of Tijuana
As preparations for Mother Teresa's Sept. 4 canonization continue, priests and volunteers carry out her work in Tijuana's most ragged and forgotten corners.
‘VatiLeaks’: Spanish monsignor who leaked documents begins jail time
Msgr. Lucio Vallejo Balda, secretary of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, was found guilty July 7 of stealing and passing on documents to Italian journalists.
Turkey gives early release to man convicted of murdering priest
Oguzhan Akdin was among thousands of prisoners released early from prison in Turkey to make room for new prisoners allegedly involved in a July coup attempt.