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Pope marries young deaf couple in chapel of his residence
The couple have been active in cultural initiatives for the deaf community in Padova, in northern Italy, including a version of Big Brother for the deaf.
Cleveland’s poor, homeless ignore convention hoopla
The speeches, political punditry and late-night parties related to the Republican National Convention doesn't matter much to William Beehler, who makes his home on Cleveland's streets.
Sisters’ ‘lemonade ministry’ in Cleveland opens dialogue on country’s needs
The idea behind the "lemonade ministry" was to "start a dialogue of healing," explained Sister Simone Campbell.
Liturgical music crucial to grace, participation, says Texas cardinal
More than 1,500 attended the multilingual Mass with Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston as the main celebrant.
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.