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Lebanese religious leaders stress unity after meeting with U.N. chief
Cardinal Bechara Rai was among those who greeted U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres during his visit to the crisis-stricken country, where 78% now live below the poverty line.
Caritas appeals for aid after typhoon claims over 200 lives in Philippines
The relief agency is urgently seeking donations to support relief efforts in the wake of Super Typhoon Rai, one of the deadliest to hit Southeast Asia.
At year’s end, little change on the U.S. immigration front
Despite initial hopes for the Biden administration, immigration advocates remain frustrated and fearful regarding U.S. policy on millions fleeing violence and poverty.
Google pulling ads on abortion reversal and links to videos called ‘unjust’
Two dozen members of Congress recently sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the company restore online campaigns paid for by pro-life nonprofit Live Action.
FDA decision on medical abortion puts women’s lives, health at risk, says archbishop
The agency's Dec. 16 move to permanently lift requirements for in-person collection of mifepristone reflects "the abortion industry's pressure to loosen safety standards," said Baltimore Archbishop William Lori.
Cardinal Turkson says he offered to resign at end of his term
The 73-year-old cardinal, the only African currently heading a major Vatican office, is awaiting word on whether he'll remain at a key dicastery or take on a new position.
Vatican answers questions on limits regarding pre-Vatican II Mass
In a Dec. 18 document, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments affirmed Pope Francis' July 2021 apostolic letter restricting permission to celebrate the older form of the liturgy.
Catholic school student takes national award for Christmas drawing
Benjamin Robbins, a freshman at St. John Paul II High School, created a vibrant -- and winning -- image of the angel Gabriel for an annual contest sponsored by the Missionary Childhood Association.
Retired priest’s owl collection leads to children’s book series
“Izzy the Christmas Owl” is one of Father Alexander Masluk's books, plus a daily series of video posts on Facebook, that the retired-yet-busy archdiocesan priest is using to evangelize creatively through stories, as Jesus did.
Catholic ministries, schools ‘meet kids where they are’ amid mental health crisis
A national call to address depression and anxiety in teens shows there’s plenty of reason for concern – and for hope, say archdiocesan experts and Catholic school educators.