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Keeping Chesterton’s memory alive seen as ‘tremendous’ gift to church
As a champion of the faith, G.K. Chesterton fought with "passion and panache" in his works, said Los Angeles Bishop Robert Barron, who spoke at a conference in Pennsylvania for the early 20th century British author.
Dialogue key in building communion with others, cardinal says
Christians must never tire of seeking dialogue with others in order to promote mutual respect and forgiveness among people with different experiences and opinions, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said
In Puerto Rico, mistrust fuels more public doubt than urgency on Zika
Local residents saw the first Zika detection last December as just another mosquito scare. That attitude is complicated by past perceived episodes of epidemic-based corruption by government and pharmaceutical companies.
Philippine villagers claim victory over nickel mining firm
Opposition to mining operations on the island had been ongoing since the Hinatuan Mining Corp., an affiliate of Nickel Asia Corp., acquired rights to mine in the village in 1987.
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."