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Catholic agency’s mobile pantry alleviates food deserts in West Virginia

"There aren't any other food sources in this area," Debra Shaffer, a regional director for Catholic Charities West Virginia, said. "Without the food provided, many of them would go without."

Italy’s civil unions bill a defeat for family, democracy, bishop says

Italian Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto said that the passing of the bill through two confidence motions that circumvented a "free and open debate" was "unfair."

Military mantra, Catholic faith drove terminally ill woman to meet the pope

Despite stage 4 cancer, undergoing chemotherapy and missing a section from both thigh muscles, Tobin traveled to Rome, climbed corkscrew staircases and balanced on top of a chair to catch the pope's attention.

Vatican bank publishes 2015 annual report

The bank's net profit for 2015 was 16.1 million euros ($18.3 million) compared to 2014 net profits of 69.3 million euros ($75.5 million at last year's exchange rate).

JRS, other groups urge Kenya to reconsider closing refugee camps

"The directive to close the camps violates the general principle of voluntary repatriation of refugees living in Kenya."

Philippine priest says Duterte’s win is reminder ‘people want change’

Father Pascual said he had "high hopes" Duterte would crack down on corruption, criminality, "unchecked terrorism" and drug pushing, and he suggested he start with a "big fish" corrupt official.

Pope tells women religious Vatican will study women deacons

Pope Francis told 900 superiors representing half a million sisters he would set up a commission to study the New Testament deaconesses. He called for women to be involved in decision-making at every level of the church.

Top U.S. Catholic and Mormon leaders discuss common concerns

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met to strengthen relationships between the two churches.

Collingdale parish hosting carnival

St. Joseph's in the Delaware County borough will offer rides, food and entertainment at its parish carnival June 1-4.

St. Hubert’s HS alumnae to host riverside event

Bambies by the River will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Maggie's Waterfront Cafe in Philadelphia. All Bambies and friends ages 21 and over are welcome.