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A year after war, Gazans persist at rebuilding — with help of aid groups
Fawzi Abu Jame'a had finally finished building his family's dream home just eight months before the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas, the Islamic party that governs Gaza.
Priest says situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate
"Compared with a year ago, we're worse off. Although a truce stopped the war, the blockade of Gaza by Israel has grown more intense. This has direct consequences for the population," said Father Jorge Hernandez, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza City.
In quake-hit Nepal, monsoon hampers relief work
"Roads to several remote areas have been damaged or washed out in the rain," said Father Perumana, who is coordinating the Catholic relief work supported by Caritas agencies worldwide.
Europe must tackle structural causes of crisis, says bishops’ commission
A July 16 statement issued by German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich, president of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community, expressed relief that a bailout package had prevented the "Grexit" -- the prospect of Greece abandoning the euro currency and returning to using the drachma.
Kids volunteer at nuns’ cloister, learn about life behind the grille
The joy of youth met the joy of consecrated religious life when a group of Vermont sixth-graders visited the Benedictine nuns of a nearby monastery.
Video of Planned Parenthood doctor prompts calls for investigation
A video released July 14 appears to show a top Planned Parenthood official discussing the sale of parts of aborted babies for research.
St. Hubert alumnae host beachside fundraiser
Proceeds from "Bambies by the Beach" Aug. 8 in North Wildwood, N.J., will benefit St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls.
I.H.M. sister, a teacher for almost 50 years, dies at 95
Sister Catherine Dunleavy entered the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1941 and taught in elementary schools until 1990.
New Greensburg, Pa., bishop ready ‘to serve the Lord with gladness’
Bishop Edward C. Malesic was ordained and installed by Archbishop Chaput as Greensburg's fifth bishop July 13. The new bishop was a priest of the Harrisburg Diocese.
South America teaches eight lessons for greeting Pope Francis
Watching what worked and did not work during Pope Francis' trip to South America may help people prepare for his visit to the United States in September.