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Religious freedom said to merit ‘seat at the table’ with other concerns
In many nations around the world, "religious freedom flourishes," but in too many other countries, "people face daunting, alarming and growing challenges because of their faith," a State Department official said at a Capitol Hill hearing Oct. 27.
Chinese Catholics told to insist on ‘sinicization’ in meeting with government
It comes as Vatican officials publicly confirmed that China and the Holy See were engaged in dialogue, which included an Oct. 11-16 visit to Beijing first reported by ucanews.com.
Government economic policies must follow ‘moral compass,’ says IMF head
Is Christian faith incompatible with vast wealth?
New interfaith gathering offers prayers for peace in Jerusalem
We hope that by joining together in prayer to God and asking God to change the hearts of people, this may be a way to break through the political impasse
Defying diagnosis, Notre Dame alum walks and swims again after crash
Haley Scott DeMaria, who accepted an award from Neumann University’s Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development, credits her faith for recovery from paralysis after the deadly crash of her swim team's bus in 1992.
Sister Francis Paula Ford dies at 99
The Sister of St. Joseph was a member of the congregation for 80 years, a native of the former Holy Child Parish in Philadelphia.
St. Joseph sister, a teacher and silversmith, dies at 95
Sister of St. Joseph Helene A. Gardner, formerly Sister Saint Luke, used her master of fine arts degree to craft silver eucharistic vessels. She was also a coordinator of adult education during her 76 years of religious life.
Franciscan sister and Seattle native dies at 93
Sister of St. Francis Marie Evelyn Sinnett, formerly Sister Mary Leonard, served most of her 72 years of religious life in Washington and Oregon, with the past 16 years in prayer ministry in Aston.
Franciscan sister dies after 19 years in prayer ministry
Sister Francis Carmel Gonzon, O.S.F., 71, died in Aston. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 49 years.
Catholic agencies have long forged relationships with new House speaker
They said he appears to want to solve the problems facing the country, especially the needs of 46.5 million Americans living in poverty.