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Witnesses at House hearing talk about human rights violations in Cuba
Cubans and Americans alike say that American influence will lead to a decrease in violations of human rights by the Castro regime.
Lay leader in Louisiana connecting young Latinos with Catholic Church
One sign of hope for the Catholic Church's future has been the phenomenal growth and vibrancy of faith among young Latino Catholics.
AbbeyFest touts artists’ lineup for September music event
The pop/rock bands Sidewalk Prophets and Stars Go Dim will headline the third annual Catholic music festival AbbeyFest: Faith, Music & Family on Sept. 24, offering young people and their families faith, food and fun.
Mass for peace to be celebrated in Wallingford Wednesday night
Everyone is welcome to the Community Mass for Peace at St. John Chrysostom Church July 20 to lift their united prayers over concerns for the recent incidents of violence in many communities this summer.
Priest’s prayer reminds GOP convention of importance of all human life
In Msgr. Kieran Harrington's invocation on the opening night of the Republican National Convention, he "(held) up a mirror to let people know what their deliberations really are about," using the parable of the good Samaritan.
New poll says most Americans find sex abuse bills unfair to private groups
By a 2-to-1 margin, Americans responding to a national poll believe it is unfair to extend the statute of limitations regarding sex abuse cases for private institutions but not public ones.
Phila.-area youth ready to join thousands in Poland for World Youth Day
Representatives of the Philadelphia group traveling to Krakow this weekend for the global youth event next week received a special blessing after Mass on Sunday at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Wayne.
Panel examines causes, solutions for ‘growing scourge’ of trafficking
Speakers called for greater awareness and stronger policies to combat the roots of human trafficking among children and youth.
Mexican archdiocese promises help in alleged sexual assault by priest
Father Carlos Franco Perez, priest at the cathedral in Oaxaca city, has been arrested for an alleged sexual assault occurring during Holy Week, according to local media.
After court ruling, Salvadorans must seek reconciliation, says bishop
UPDATED - Salvadorans must not overreact to the Supreme Court decision to declare the country's amnesty law unconstitutional, said Auxiliary Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez of San Salvador.