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Vatican bank posts large profit, continues review of account holders
The institute reported a net profit of 69.3 million euros ($75.5 million) in 2014 compared to a 2013 net profit of 2.9 million euros. The bulk of the profit, 55 million euros, was given to the Holy See for its operating costs.
Defend the right to life, defend it from attacks on dignity, pope says
"When we defend the right to life, we do so in order that each life -- from conception to its natural end -- may be a dignified life, one free from the scourge of hunger and poverty, of violence and persecution," the pope wrote in a message to a conference of Catholic women's groups.
Devil sees Christians are united in baptism, pope tells Phoenix meeting
"Division is the work of the 'Father of Lies,' 'the Father of Discord,' who does everything possible to keep us divided," the pope said May 23 in the message to the gathering sponsored by the John 17 Movement.
Following Christ, serving others means being missionary, pope writes
"Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for his people," Pope Francis said in his message for World Mission Sunday.
In bronze statue of Christ, a lasting gift of beauty
The six-year struggle to create a legacy at Archbishop Carroll High School is also the final achievement of its sculptor, an alum who died at age 48.
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.”
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.”
Vatican II’s approach to Jews, other Christians differs, professor says
"Vatican II introduced obvious changes in Catholic thought and practice, and the theological insight into those changes," said Michael Root in a May 21 address at a Catholic University-hosted conference, "'Nostra Aetate: Celebrating Fifty Years of the Catholic Church's Dialogue With Jews and Muslims."
$12 million award will help build senior housing in South Phila.
A state agency awarded the Archdiocese of Philadelphia tax credits to develop 52 apartments as the second phase of housing at St. John Neumann Place.
Ryan overcomes late deficit to capture 2nd straight title
Archbishop Ryan's Ragdolls needed heroics to turn a 2-1 St. Hubert's lead into a 5-2 win for the Catholic League softball championship May 20. They've gone 30-0 over two seasons in league play.