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Electricity could go long way to stemming violence, says Nigerian bishop
The lack of electricity means that people cannot do ordinary work without a generator, and generators are expensive, said Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto, in the country's northwest.
Iowa mother, 89, relishes her caregiver role for disabled 63-year-old son
Verabeth Bricker entered motherhood in 1949 without a clue that she'd still be changing diapers 67 years later. The third of her six children, David, 63, has a developmental disability and requires hands-on care and patience.
To the ballpark or the theatre? A tough choice for a good cause
The Catholic Charities Appeal, which benefits 180 ministries in the Philadelphia Archdiocese, is hosting two fundraisers -- a night at a Phillies game next month and the musical "Sister Act" in July.
German cardinal says ‘unauthorized people’ in Rome veto bishop nominations
"In the name of the law, these unlawful outside influences must be set aside and a proper voice given to those who'll be living with the chosen candidate," said Cardinal Karl Lehmann of Mainz.
Buddhists, Christians know eco-crisis is an ‘ego-crisis,’ cardinal says
Each year, the pontifical council sends greetings to Buddhists around the world for the feast which commemorates three significant events in the life of the Buddha: his birth, his enlightenment and his death.
Britain makes U-turn on resettling Syrian child refugees
Prime Minister David Cameron announced May 4 that the U.K. will at minimum take in 3,000 children from refugee camps in the Middle East. He was seen as balancing compassion and a concern for trafficking.
Chicago archbishop helps parish build neighborhood peace
More than 1,100 people have been shot in Chicago this year. Of the five most violent communities in the city, four are in walking distance of St. Martin de Porres Church, where Archbishop Blase Cupich celebrated Mass May 1.
New Jersey diocese welcomes new bishop
Formerly a priest of the Camden Diocese, Bishop James Checchio was ordained and installed as the new head of the Diocese of Metuchen in central New Jersey May 3. He had led the American seminary in Rome for 10 years.
Wildfires force evacuation of entire Canadian city
A bishop in the Alberta province was grateful there were no deaths or injuries during the evacuation of Port Arthur's 70,000 people within a few hours. The city was already reeling from an economic slowdown.
Vatican magazine gives voice to women in the church, official says
"Women-Church-World," a new monthly magazine published by the Vatican's newspaper, will highlight women in the church and "pave the way to a new habit" of listening to women, said a Vatican cardinal.