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Buy a gift, help poor artisans around the world
Catholic Relief Services and Ten Thousand Villages are holding a shopping event on Friday, April 17 at seven Philadelphia area stores. Proceeds will benefit craftsmen from 38 countries.
Vatican to host ‘summit’ on climate change, development
The focus of the workshop, with more than 60 environmental experts invited, will be the moral dimensions of climate change and sustainable development.
Mother and son: Pope Francis shares personal, intimate devotion to Mary
From Easter to Pentecost -- and especially during the Marian month of May -- Catholics recite the "Regina Coeli" prayer "with the emotion of children who are happy because their mother is happy" that Jesus has risen from the dead, Pope Francis said.
Speaker ties Year of Mercy to late pope’s devotion to Divine Mercy
A former Swiss Guard who has penned a memoir on the leadership qualities of St. John Paul II said the extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy officially declared by Pope Francis April 11 is "one of the many fruits of the teachings of John Paul."
Vatican, LCWR announce successful conclusion of process to reform group
The Vatican approved new statutes and bylaws for the U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious, ending a seven-year process of investigating the group and engaging in dialogue with its officers to ensure greater harmony with church teaching.
Mass, exhibits, events at Catholic University honor archbishop’s legacy
Few members of the American Catholic Church, especially in the 20th century, are as quickly recognized as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the first radio broadcast of his NBC program, "The Catholic Hour," and to draw attention to his sainthood cause, The Catholic University of America sponsored a number of events April 13-17.
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.”
European countries distinguish between religious, civil marriages
As some in the United States consider whether religious and civil marriages should be separated, they might look to practices in Europe, where most countries have long distinguished between the two.
Pope, cardinal advisers discuss bishops’ accountability in abuse cases
Pope Francis and his nine-member Council of Cardinals discussed the reorganization of the central administration of the Holy See for three days this week.
Notre Dame Academy readies fun outdoor events
The Catholic academy in Villanova will dedicate its new athletic fields and field house, and host its annual Sunflower Run and family day, April 25.