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St. John XXIII’s aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
Italian Cardinal Loris Capovilla, who served St. John XXIII before and after he became pope, died in Bergamo, near Milan.
Archbishop, immigrant advocates decry plans for stepped-up raids
The planned increase in federal immigration raids is a sign of "the failed state of American immigration policy," said Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez. Others said the raids would spark fear in Catholic parishes.
Woodworker builds caskets out of reclaimed lumber from Shenandoah Valley
The ministry was born about six years ago amid sawdust and tears, when Schmiedicke and two of his younger brothers made a casket for their grandmother.
Cincinnati parishioners learn to ‘Civilize It’ during election season
Amid the anger, the attacks and the sometimes boisterous nature of this year's presidential campaign, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is encouraging parishioners to remember that civility in politics is a virtue.
New priest celebrates first Mass in his home parish
After his ordination on May 21, Father Matthew Windle returned to Sacred Heart Church in Havertown May 22 to celebrate his first liturgy with priests friends and supportive family members and parishioners.
New department in archdiocese will make ministries more parish-focused
When the Archdiocese of Chicago's new Department of Parish Vitality and Mission debuts this summer, parishes should notice a new dedication to helping them fulfill the church's mission.
Lebanese leaders hope pope-imam meeting leads to new relationships
"This is a very important meeting, not only because it is the first of its kind in history that the grand imam of al-Azhar visits the Vatican and is received by the Holy Father, but the timing in itself is very important."
Vatican bank supervisory members step down over management differences
Carlo Salvatori and Clemens Borsig decided to step down from the Vatican bank "in light of legitimate reflections and opinions concerning the management of an institute whose nature and purpose" are "so particular."
Families with sick members hit hard by Venezuela’s economic crisis
Pharmacies in the city are filling their shelves with soft drinks, potato chips and homemade natural remedies to cover up the lack of medicines.
Interior peace leads to care for poor and creation, pope says
The voice of the poor, the marginalized and the oppressed can be heard only if Christians quiet their hearts through prayer, Pope Francis said.