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Acapulco archbishop asks criminals for Holy Week truce
"Everyone, those that live in Guerrero (state) in Acapulco, including those causing this violence, all of us are aware of the importance that the tourist season has in Acapulco," he said.
Faith groups cheer $500 million U.S. gift to climate fund
In Philippines, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Tanzania and other countries, Maryknoll missioners "are already witnessing the impacts of climate change" such as floods, droughts and loss of shoreline, said a spokesperson.
Three Franciscans indicted in Pennsylvania sexual abuse investigation
Franciscan Fathers Giles A. Schinelli, Robert J. D'Aversa and Anthony M. Criscitelli were expected to return to Pennsylvania to face the charges, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane.
900 Catholic guys Man Up for day of faith in Philly
St. Joseph's University hosted the eighth annual men's spirituality conference last Saturday that featured former pro quarterback Rich Gannon among a diverse slate of speakers, all to help men grow in their faith.
It’s official: Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4
Mother Teresa was widely known as a living saint as she ministered to the sick and the dying in some of the poorest neighborhoods in the world. Four other new saints will also be canonized this year.
Shoots of peace, prosperity emerging in Rwanda
Catholic Relief Services staffer Pascasie Musabyemungu spoke in Philadelphia March 11 of how the agency is working in her country to improve living standards and reconcile people after the Rwandan genocide.
‘VatiLeaks’ trial resumes at Vatican
A Spanish monsignor accused of leaking confidential Vatican documents admitted in a Vatican court that he passed along confidential information to Italian journalists.
Michigan Catholic employees can add housemate to insurance
A decision by the Michigan Catholic Conference to allow employees to add one "legally domiciled adult" to their health insurance plan is about "residency," not "relationship," said a conference spokesman.
UNICEF official warns no place is safe for Syria’s children
Nearly 7 million children in Syria live in poverty and are potential targets for recruitment by armed groups, Peter Salama, UNICEF's Mideast director, warned.
Archdiocese donates to pro-life group, CRS
Catholics last year donated more than $365,000 to Catholic Relief Services in last year's collection. The Philadelphia Archdiocese also donated to the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment.