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In new interview, pope urges dialogue with China
"The Western world, the Eastern world and China all have the capacity to maintain the balance of peace and the strength to do so," Pope Francis told a Chinese newspaper. "We must find the way, always through dialogue."
Gene editing of embryos may create designer babies in Britain
A Catholic bioethics institute has accused the British government of moving toward the creation of genetically modified babies after scientists were given permission to alter the DNA of human embryos.
Canadian nun tells of spiritual experience while captive in Cameroon
"I must see things through the eyes of faith, confidence, abandonment and hope. It soothed me. I felt somehow serene during our 11-hour car ride through the backcountry," she said. Sister Bussiere tried to keep the same state of mind for the next 58 days.
ManUp Philly returns in March with mission to transform men
Organizers of the men's conference hope to re-energize men in their faith, and "be a beacon of hope and strength in their families" and communities. The conference has sparked the formation of 50 new men's groups in the archdiocese.
Msgr. Michael Burke, pastor emeritus, dies at 79
The archdiocesan priest influenced many at St. Charles Seminary, then went on to pastor three parishes, most recently SS. Philip and James in Exton. He had lived at St. Eugene Parish, Primos, in retirement.
Vatican downplays film promo, says pope will not have movie debut
While details about Pope Francis' possible involvement in a movie project are unknown, a Vatican spokesman said the pope was not an actor and would not have an acting role.
Sisters’ billboards bring pope’s environmental message to Iowa caucuses
As the eyes of the nation focused on the Iowa caucuses Feb. 1, the 13 congregations of Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi River Valley wanted to capture the attention of participants to call for an end to environmentally destructive policies and practices.
Zika prompts government to tell women when to get pregnant
El Salvador's government is recommending that women delay pregnancy because of the Zika virus, which causes smaller heads in newborns, affecting brain development. Some Salvadoran priests disagree.
Italy: ‘Family Day’ rally draws hundreds of thousands
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Rome's Circus Maximus to protest against a proposed bill that would grant legal recognition to nonmarried heterosexual and homosexual couples and give them the right to adopt children.
Catholic schools are vital part of church’s mission, archbishop says
National Catholic Schools Week 2016 will be celebrated across the United States Jan. 31- Feb. 6 with the theme "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service."