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South Sudan bishop urges peace, says attack on nuns shakes church
Five armed men, believed to be allied to South Sudan's main rebel group, assaulted and threatened religious sisters at the Solidarity Teacher Training College in Yambio, the capital of the country's Western Equatoria state, Dec. 28.
Archbishop offers prayers for Mayor Kenney
Read the archbishop's prayer that he gave at the inauguration of Philadelphia's new mayor, and the investiture of City Council, on Monday, Jan. 4 in Philadelphia.
A look back on a life of leading the helpers’ of God’s children
Joseph J. Sweeney Jr. retired as head of the 2,300 employees of Catholic Human Services of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He reflects on his La Sallian education and 31 years of service to the church.
Vatican agreement with Palestine goes into effect
The accord focuses mostly on the status and activity of the Catholic Church in the Palestinian territories. It assures the church "juridical recognition" and "guarantees" for its work and institutions in there.
Pope erects Syro-Malankara eparchy for U.S., Canada
The new diocese is called the Eparchy of St. Mary, Queen of Peace, and will be based out of Elmont, New York, in the Latin-rite Diocese of Rockville Centre, at St. Vincent de Paul Malankara Catholic Cathedral.
Video messages of pope’s prayer intentions will hit social media
The new video messages, featuring the pope asking for prayers and action on various challenges facing the world today, will begin Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord.
Federal judge says state can cut contract with Planned Parenthood
The judge's ruling in Utah is giving hope for a similar initiative in Ohio. The same judge had earlier blocked a move by Utah's governor to defund the organization.
Catholics, Protestants and Muslims join in recovery from England floods
Catholic communities saw devastation and unprecedented cooperation in the wake of floods in the north of England after two Atlantic storms hit the country last month.
St. Louis area parishes respond to victims of record flooding
Sacred Heart Church in suburban St. Louis served as a shelter due to flooding on the Mississippi River and throughout the Midwest. It was a lifeline for at least one woman and her elderly disabled mother.
Ushering in New Year, Pope Francis calls for peace
Even in the year 2015 that was marked by war and acts of terrorism, and their accompanying evils, the pope encouraged all people not to lose hope for peace in 2016. He offered a three-point plan for world leaders.