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Markets cannot be the answer to economic inequities, pope says in book
The world cannot wait for an economic system that will cause poverty to fix itself, Pope Francis said.
Bishops see signs of resilience in Gaza, despite destruction
Despite the immense destruction still evident in Gaza following the war there last summer, the resilience of the people gave hope to 16 bishops of the Holy Land Coordination during their visit to the Gaza Strip Jan. 11-12.
Students: Make a video for World Meeting of Families
One video will be selected per school and all entries will be shared publicly on social media. Voting will be open to the public and three winning entries will be determined by the number of Facebook “likes” and Twitter “favorites” received between Jan. 25 and 31, Catholic Schools Week.
Archbishop awards volunteer teachers at Mass in cathedral
Approximately 200 women and men who represent the thousands of catechists who volunteer in parish religious education programs in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia were honored for their service at a Mass last Saturday.
Pope to Sri Lankans: Look at your past, pursue justice together
Arriving in Sri Lanka, a country recovering from two-and-a-half decades of ethnic and religious civil war, Pope Francis said reconciliation would require its people to explore their painful recent history and accept persistent differences within their multicultural society.
Report: Christians face worsening mistreatment; North Korea tops list
An international report has warned that Christians face worsening mistreatment worldwide and called for "urgent action" by Western governments and church leaders.
New York’s French community offers prayers for victims of Paris attacks
New York's French Catholic community offered solemn prayers for the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris at an otherwise-joyful family Mass.
University students prepare spiritually, call pope’s visit a blessing
Youth leaders at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila were preparing spiritually for Pope Francis visit, which they said would be a blessing for the people of the Philippines.
Pope thanks Catholics for helping Haiti, says much more left to do
Pope Francis thanked Catholics worldwide for helping people in Haiti recover from a devastating earthquake, but said "there is still much work left to do."
Delco parish marks an end and a beginning
Holy Spirit Church in Sharon Hill, which merged with St. George in Glenolden last summer, hosted its last Sunday Mass Jan. 11. Afterward, holy water from Holy Spirit was brought to St. George where parishioners celebrated two baptisms.