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South Sudan churches begin own plan to bring peace to war-torn country
"We wish to inform our leaders, our people and the regional and international community that the church is now taking serious steps to bring about a homegrown solution for peace and reconciliation," the leaders said.
Major Vatican artwork coming to Philadelphia in September
Works of art from the Vatican, some never seen publicly, will be on display just in time for the World Meeting of Families and visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia this September.
Today’s teaching on the family
See the daily excerpt from the preparatory catechesis for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive.”
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles Chaput assigned the 21 newly ordained deacons to archdiocesan parishes, and announced other clergy assignments.
South Korean SUV joins elite popemobile fleet
A new, specially modified Hyundai SUV has joined the elite ranks of the popemobile fleet. The open-roof, white Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi had its debut in St. Peter's Square June 3 during Pope Francis' weekly general audience.
Bus operators coming to see Pope Francis urged to register
UPDATE -- Streets in center city Philadelphia may be closed to traffic during the papal events this September, so all bus trips must be preregistered to obtain bus parking.
Winning altar design announced for papal Mass in Washington
A jury consisting of representatives from the Archdiocese of Washington, the national shrine and The Catholic University of America picked the design of the winning team, featuring Catholic University architecture students Ariadne Cerritelli, from Bethesda, Maryland; Matthew Hoffman, from Pittsburgh; and Joseph Taylor, from Eldersburg, Maryland.
Celebrating Corpus Christi feast, pope honors persecuted Christians
The Eucharist is the seal of God's covenant, uniting Christians and giving them the strength to bring God's love to others, even when faith carries a high price, Pope Francis said.
Pro-life group gathers at Vatican as pope meets Chilean president
As Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was meeting Pope Francis June 5, a dozen people dressed all in white laid in the form of a cross in St. Peter's Square.
Apostolate deems June Abortion and All Acts of Violence Awareness Month
"Our message is powerful and prophetic: Pray for the end of abortion and all acts of violence and hate in our communities," said a statement announcing the observance.