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Vocations in Phila. up threefold, and new program will call more
The largest incoming class of seminarians in a decade arrived this week at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and that is before a new initiative launches in the fall to raise priestly vocations.
Pope: Keep work, prayer and time for family in balance
Work is part of the normal rhythm of life but time for rest, celebration and prayer must not be sacrificed for productivity and profit, Pope Francis said.
Los Angeles archbishop to speak on immigration at congress’ last day
Archbishop Jose Gomez is a breakout session speaker for the World Meeting of Families on Sept. 25. Another is a Muslim woman who looks at teachings on the family with an interfaith view.
Walking the rough terrain of interfaith marriage
A conservative Jewish woman speaks about the challenges of marriage in a mixed-religion home during her breakout talk at the World Meeting on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24.
Prayerful and fun activities mark World Meeting’s week
Speakers and devotions will highlight the Sept. 22-25 World Meeting of Families, but many other exciting and inspirational activities are on offer as well, including a just-released Mass schedule.
She’s seen the damage done from ‘hook-up’ sex
Scholar Erika Bachiochi’s talk Thursday morning at the World Meeting of Families will explore the impact of casual sex on young people. It is one of 14 talks in the session.
Cardinal Peter Turkson to speak here on environment
Tapped by Pope Francis to draft his recent encyclical on care for creation, the Ghanaian cardinal's speech at the World Meeting of Families is one of 15 talks in Sept. 23 afternoon session.
In Ireland, U.S. cardinals praise role of immigrants
The United States is "a nation of immigrants and we are proud of that," New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan told Catholic News Service at the Marian shrine of Knock, where he delivered a keynote opening a novena.
Many expect pope to bring the ‘summer of immigration’ to a close
Catholic observers believe at some point during his visit to the U.S. next month, Pope Francis will address human migration and the "globalization of indifference" about migrants.
Vatican Museums’ app gathers funds and art fans
By downloading an app for a smartphone or tablet, members of the public can chat with others about famous works of art in the Vatican Museums, share strategies for dealing with the crowds and choose a work to help restore.