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South African bishop warns politicians against war rhetoric
"We have seen the evil consequences of civil war in other African countries‚ including massive loss of lives‚ a refugee crisis and irreparable damage to the economy. We do not want our nation to take such a path," Bishop Gabuza said.
Authorities say arson destroyed Idaho church; bishop pledges to rebuild
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the office of the Idaho State Fire Marshal were attempting to determine exactly what sparked the blaze that destroyed St. Ann Church April 21.
Ohio seminary approves changes to strengthen admissions process
The admissions changes were proposed by Msgr. Christopher Schreck, the seminary's rector-president, in March in response to criminal allegations against Joel Wright, 23, a former seminarian at the Ohio school and the Diocese of Steubenville.
Young adults hear woman tell why she’s still a virgin
Arleen Spenceley spoke this month to about 70 young people with Generation Life about her experiences living a chaste life. She offered advice on how they can witness to chastity in society.
Catholic University, Seton Hall receive huge grants
With gifts of $47 million and $5 million, respectively, the contributions are both the largest in their schools' history. The funds will go mostly toward programs for the universities' business schools.
Strong pitching puts Malvern Prep, 17-1, atop league
The Friars often have had to come from behind or hang on to slim leads. But timely hitting and good defense and pitching are putting them closer to their goal of winning the Inter-Academic League.
U.S. teens say faith strengthened at youth celebration in Rome
"It was a different atmosphere than what I'm used to, but it's good because it shows that the beauty of the Catholic Church is there," Emily Sullivan told Catholic News Service.
Dive into world’s problems with courage, pope says
Making a surprise late afternoon visit to Rome's Villa Borghese park, the pope spoke to more than 3,000 people attending a four-day event sponsored by the Focolare Movement and Earth Day Italy.
Former Planned Parenthood official tells students about abortion’s reality
Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood employee of the year, told Georgetown University students April 20 that even the most strident abortion provider can have a change of heart.
Speaker lays out Catholic environmental world view
At an Earth Day conference last week in Philadelphia, the head of Penn's Newman Center said Pope Francis' invitation to care for creation is "a call for a change of heart and a change of culture."