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‘God has saved me,’ says Indian Jesuit after release from Afghanistan
A Jesuit priest kidnapped in Afghanistan and held for eight months told reporters "God has saved me," but he said he did not want to discuss details of his captivity.
Jesuit’s kidnapping forces JRS to reassess operations in risky areas
The kidnapping of Jesuit Father Alexis Prem Kumar has made Jesuit Refugee Service reassess the way it operates in many high-risk countries, said an agency official.
Bishop asks for prayers for communities hit hard by train derailment
As the cleanup of a major train derailment in West Virginia continued, Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston called for prayers for residents who were evacuated and remained without drinking water.
Daughter of St. Paul presents new Redeemer Award at Razzies event
Movie critic Sister Rose Pacatte covered her first red carpet event in January, scoring a spot in the media scrum at the Los Angeles premiere of Kevin Costner's new movie, "Black or White."
Ukrainian Catholic leader invites pope, says visit could bring peace
The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church invited Pope Francis to visit the war-torn nation, saying it would help bring peace.
A welcoming city, and a chance to be part of the welcome
Archbishop Charles Chaput invites people throughout the region to open their homes and welcome visitors to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in September. It's easy to do, and the need is as great as the city they're visiting.
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.”
S.F. archbishop defends morality clauses for teachers
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone told a group of California legislators that he respects their right "to employ or not employ whomever you wish to advance your mission" and expects the same in return.
In Catholic League semis, getting a big lead is a time to worry
The legendary Palestra hosted a memorable Catholic League basketball doubleheader in which winners Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti advanced to Monday night's finals. They proved that in the league, no lead is safe.
World Meeting of Families raises $30 million, two-thirds toward goal
The donations will go toward expenses for security, transportation, telecommunications, labor and other needs for the papal visit and four-day congress in September that aims to strengthen families.