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Under motto ‘Unity and Charity,’ Catholic Daughters holds convention
With more than 1,300 courts, or chapters, in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Guam and the Virgin Islands, the Catholic Daughters has become an international organization.
Papal academy convenes summit to tackle world refugee crisis
"Walls and fences won't stop millions of migrants fleeing violence, extreme poverty, hunger, disease, droughts, floods, and other ills. Only global cooperation toward social justice can do that."
God shows his greatness in humility, closeness, pope says
Pope Francis cited Poland's "heralds of mercy" in St. John Paul II and St. Faustina Kowalska. The pope also fell as he climbed steps, but was unhurt -- watch a video.
Pope Francis meets privately with Poland’s bishops
Pope Francis met with the 117-member bishops' conference in Krakow cathedral, following his formal welcome by President Andrzej Duda and Polish government leaders.
Cardinal Tagle calls WYD pilgrims to bring love to a divided world
Young people can show the world love through actions of caring and service to others in a world where even priests are not safe while celebrating Mass, said the president of Caritas Internationalis.
Cardinal Pell denies new allegations of abuse, broadcast in Australia
The Sano taskforce, Australia's commission to investigate child sexual assault complaints, has been investigating accusations against Cardinal Pell for a year, police said.
Trump’s rhetoric worrying to Boston cardinal
"It's very easy to stir up resentment and to blame groups of people," Cardinal Sean O'Malley told Irish media. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said the U.S. has become "a dumping ground" for immigrants.
Pope recalls courage of WYD graphic artist who died of cancer
Pope Francis held up the life of a young man who designed the World Youth Day graphics as a gift to the church.
Brooklyn recycling center creates community while serving those in need
As the only nonprofit redemption center in New York City, Sure We Can is an economic lifeline for more than 400 people who count, sort and redeem what they've collected from the endless stream of cans and bottles that New Yorkers discard.
Phila. Jesuit priest leads prayer at convention for hopeful future
Jesuit Father William Bryon gave an invocation and led more than 20,000 people in prayer Wednesday, July 27 at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on the convention’s penultimate night.