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Waiting for the pope, Philippine family reflects on dreams, blessings
Domingueto and Olimpia Ranola are proud of their daughter, Maricel, the only one of their nine children to go to college and one of the few young people from San Isidoro Labrador Parish chosen to attend Pope Francis' Jan. 18 meeting with youths in Manila.
German Catholics criticize anti-Islam marches, but urge understanding
German church leaders have criticized an anti-Islamic movement that staged mass demonstrations in Dresden and other cities, but they also urged a better understanding of public fears.
In Madhu, pope tells Sri Lankans reconciliation requires repentance
Pope Francis told Sri Lankans seeking reconciliation after two-and-a-half decades of civil war that, before they can forgive each other, they must repent of their own sins.
Global Catholic climate group debuts as pope visits Philippines
A worldwide campaign is emerging among Catholic individuals and organizations concerned about climate change and protecting the environment.
Study the person of Jesus this Lent
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center invites people to take time to refresh their faith, using the Catechism of the Catholic Church, during four Thursdays in Lent.
Trinitarian Sisters host Mardi Gras family celebration
The Mother Boniface Spirituality Center welcomes all families on Monday, Feb. 16 to celebrate Mardi Gras with presentations, snacks and prizes before entering the season of Lent, which begins Feb. 18.
Immaculate Heart sister dies at age 84
Sister Maria Manuel Collins, I.H.M., was in her 65th year of religious life. She taught in elementary and secondary schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese and the Harrisburg and Allentown dioceses.
I.H.M. Sister, long-time science teacher, dies at 87
Sister Ave Maria McCusker taught in many high schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and was the Chemistry Department chair at Immaculata University.
Pope proclaims Sri Lanka’s first saint, right to religious freedom
Canonizing Sri Lanka's first saint, who ministered to Catholics under persecution three centuries earlier, Pope Francis proclaimed what he called the "fundamental human right" of religious freedom.
Pope speaks to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims in Sri Lanka
Watch a video of Pope Francis speaking at an assembly of faith leaders during his visit to the country Jan. 13.