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Nancy Reagan recalled as ‘kind, gracious’ during 1987 papal encounter
"We were very privileged to have the pope in Los Angeles for 48 hours," Cardinal Roger Mahony, retired archbishop of Los Angeles, told Catholic News Service. "And we were blessed to have Mrs. Reagan, representing her husband."
Mass brings profound memories and lessons of Mother Katharine
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated a Mass to mark the feast of St. Katharine Drexel at the convent she founded in Bensalem. The attendees included two whose miraculous cures were linked to the saint's prayers.
Catholic schools not doing enough for Latino Catholics, report shows
A new study finds some Catholic schools exhibit a "chilly climate" when hosting Hispanic families. It also found diocesan offices for Catholic schools and Hispanic ministry interact rarely or infrequently.
Catholic professionals host networking event
Christina Barba, president of the Culture Project International, is the guest speaker for the meeting of the Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia on Thursday night, March 10.
Malvern’s new man aims to focus on forgiveness
After a successful career in social services, Mark Poletunow, the new president of Malvern Retreat House, wants to help people deepen their relationship with Jesus, who can heal their brokenness.
Catholics should dump Trump, magazine writers urge
Republican candidate Donald Trump's run for the White House is putting the Republican Party "in grave danger," said George Weigel and Robert George in a letter to Catholics published in the National Review.
Mexico City church publication questions Pope Francis’ rebuke of bishops
An Archdiocese of Mexico City publication blamed bad advice from papal aides for the scolding Pope Francis gave Mexican bishops last month for living like princes, and calling on them to fight like men.
Crisis compounded: Migrants stranded in Greece as EU nations say ‘no’
The European Union has shut its doors to those fleeing war zones. Up to 40,000 people are stuck in Greece as the borders to northern Europe have closed through the Balkans.
Capitalism needs infusion of virtue for the common good, cardinal says
Virtues such as trust and cooperation promote other virtues, including sustainability and solidarity, said Cardinal Peter Turkson. They are important for economic progress and for the future of humanity.
Backers of Oregon’s new historic minimum wage say it’s matter of justice
"A just wage should help ensure that full-time workers and their families do not live in poverty," the Archdiocese of Portland said in a statement before the state's minimum wage law was signed.