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Abundance of media connects people far and wide to Romero beatification
The use of modern media to move and consume news of the beatification of Oscar Romero might be a fitting tribute to the Salvadoran archbishop.
Cardinal Dolan: Catholics, Jews find common concerns in dialogue
Thanks to "Nostra Aetate," "Jewish-Catholic friendship has never been stronger," Cardinal Dolan said in his address, "The Catholic Church's National Dialogue With Jews Since 'Nostra Aetate.'"
Cardinal, rabbi discuss progress, trials in Jewish-Catholic relations
A key turning point in the relationships between Catholics and Jews occurred 50 years ago with the Second Vatican Council document on interreligious relations, a cardinal and rabbi told a group of religious leaders May 20.
Archbishop Romero was motivated by Gospel, not politics, cardinal says
"He loved Jesus and adored him in the Eucharist, he loved the church, he venerated the Blessed Virgin Mary and he loved his people," Cardinal Amato said.
Police follow Jesus in seeking to serve others, says pope
Pope Francis praised the police profession to defend public order and democracy, which contrast with organized crime and terrorism.
Greenbacks and the green economy: Ecology is good business
Consumers want products that are environmentally friendly, and businesses that are not on board are already starting to feel the pinch, said the CEO of the multinational Unilever.
Catholics invited to pray for world’s sailors
The national day of prayer for mariners is today, May 22. The Apostleship of the Sea, a national ministry for sailors and port workers, has a presence in Philadelphia.
Father Henry Graf, retired St. Isidore’s pastor, dies at 92
The priest was the last survivor of a foursome of priest friends who avidly played golf, which was his favorite hobby. In retirement he assisted at area parishes.
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.”
U.S. Islamic leader praises Vatican II tome on religious dialogue
During the "humble beginnings" of Islamic life in the U.S. in the 1960s, the "Catholic Church acted as a big brother" by understanding a religious minority, said a Muslim scholar.