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Education essential for abuse prevention, speakers say
Pope Francis, who has called for zero tolerance for the "despicable" crime of sexual abuse of minors, has praised new efforts aimed at helping the church better protect children.
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen seeks whereabouts of two bishops
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, retired bishop of Hong Kong, protested at the Chinese Liaison Office in the city and asked the whereabouts of Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang of Yixian, who was said to have died in detention.
Work now underway on $400 million Museum of the Bible in Washington
On a gray and overcast morning in Washington, just a short walk from Capitol Hill, construction work began on a museum intended to promote engagement, education and discussion of the Bible.
Payday lending a top obstacle to financial independence for the poor
You've seen the ads that boast of zero percent interest on new-car loans? Well, how would you like to pay back a loan that has 400 percent interest?
Preaching must be engaging to be effective, archbishop says at congress
Soon after Sherry Weddell's new book, "Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus," was published, she was approached by a man who told her that until he had read her book, he didn't know it was possible to have a personal relationship with God.
Texas judge blocks Obama immigration plan
A little more than one day before an expansion was to take effect in a deferred deportation program known as DACA, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Obama administration's effort.
Pope seeks prayers for Egyptians beheaded by Islamic State
Pope Francis prayed that God welcome as martyrs the 21 murdered Egyptian Coptic Christians. A Latin rite bishop said, "what gives us comfort as Christians is the strong Muslim reaction against (the beheadings)."
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.”
Martyrs in Libya whispered ‘Lord, Jesus Christ’ before execution
The 21 Coptic Christians who were beheaded by Islamic State militants died as martyrs, invoking the name of Jesus, said an Egyptian Catholic bishop. Christians in Egypt began praying and fasting, as the government called for national mourning.
Despite recession and church troubles, fundraiser brings in $125 million
The Heritage of Faith-Vision of Hope campaign raised about half of the funds projected for parishes and needs in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia when launched in 2008, new audited financial statements show.