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Evacuated Fort McMurray Catholics gather for Mass in Edmonton
When the principal fled her Catholic school May 3 ahead of the wildfires she took only her laptop computer, in which were email addresses for staff and parents of students whom she invited to the Mass.
Bishop reiterates that popular Puerto Rican Marian devotion not approved
The diocese has said that it has not found the apparent visions as supernatural in nature and has advised the faithful to avoid affiliating with the association.
Isolated, rural dioceses benefit from local Catholics’ gifts
Last year the Catholic Home Missions Appeal received more than $300,000 from Catholics of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The appeal aids ministry to sparse Catholic populations and far-flung parishes.
Christian, Muslim leaders say religion can ‘humanize’ society
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and the Amman-based Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies held their fourth colloquium May 3-4.
Louisiana inmates lead Catholic ministries for incarcerated, visitors
Ricky Krummel has found support and acceptance among a group of fellow Catholic inmates who dedicate themselves to spreading Jesus' message of love, mercy and redemption.
International participation high at Italian March for Life
The estimated 30,000 people walked through the historic center of the city and joined Pope Francis for the midday recitation of the "Regina Coeli" prayer in St. Peter's Square.
Sisters of Life hold up dignity of single moms in 25-year-old ministry
The serious work of fulfilling the order's vow to "protect and enhance the sacredness of human life" is leavened by a joyful attitude nourished through communal prayer.
Seminarians, deacon candidates receive ministry at St. Charles Seminary
For the Archdiocese of Philadelphia six seminarians and 15 candidates for the permanent diaconate received the ministry of acolyte May 7, through which they will distribute holy Communion.
Pope prays for people displaced by Canadian wildfires
Pope Francis said he was praying for the nearly 90,000 people left homeless in Fort McMurray, Alberta Province, and asked God to bless civil authorities coordinating the city's evacuation and providing shelter.
Health care is a right, not a privilege, pope says
The Catholic Church is not a fancy medical clinic for the rich, but a "field hospital" that -- often literally -- provides the only medical care some people will ever receive, Pope Francis said.