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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.
White House strives to clear up misconceptions about religion
At a Washington meeting, members of various religious faiths and churches discussed how to resolve confusion over religion that leads to divisions, religious discrimination and even violence. A rise in incidents targeting Muslim Americans was noted.
Regs force March for Life to change rally venue in D.C.
The Jan. 22 pro-life rally will be held not on the West Front of the Capitol but on the Washington Monument grounds. The head of the Pa. Pro-Life Federation spoke about the goals of the annual event in light of recent news.
Ministry provides free laundry services for the less fortunate
After a Virginia woman secured help from the owner of a laundromat chain and parish volunteers donated time and detergent for 7,000 loads of laundry, poor residents got the help they needed to have clean clothes and dignity.
Christmas cheer: Lost dog shows up at midnight Mass
A heartbroken family and their town saw hearts renewed and prayers answered when the pet dog of a visiting family was found by police at St. Mark Church in Bristol. The 4-year-old sheltie had been missing for days.