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St. Laurentius Church to be demolished
The church of the former Polish parish in Fishtown, which had been closed for a year because of the danger of collapse, will be torn down at a cost of $1 million. Saving it would have cost millions more, a study showed.
Blood of Naples’ patron liquefies during pope’s visit to cathedral
After Pope Francis blessed the congregation with the reliquary holding the vial, Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe of Naples announced, "As a sign that St. Januarius loves the pope, who is Neapolitan like us, the blood is already half liquefied."
Despite low Catholic marriage numbers, some see trend turning around
The statistics show that while there were over 420,000 Catholic marriages in 1970, that number dwindled to just over 154,000 last year. "The church just isn't seen as important" to many young Catholics, a researcher said.
Paschal candle makers highlight symbolism, artistry in ancient craft
Martin Marklin has been fascinated by paschal candles -- the candles lit during the Easter Vigil at Catholic churches -- since he was an altar server at Holy Cross Parish in St. Louis.
Group tends to spiritual needs, shares the good news at spring training
The crack of the bat is a sure sign of spring, one that calls Ray McKenna to the field.
Pope preaches hope to unemployed, immigrants, prisoners
Hope is the first act of resistance to evil, Pope Francis told the people of Naples as he pleaded for respect for the dignity of immigrants, jobs for the unemployed and the conversion of the city's notorious mafia families.
Pope Francis erects Diocese of Nogales, Mexico, just south of U.S.
The pope appointed Bishop Jose Leopoldo Gonzalez Gonzalez, 60, to head the new diocese. He had been auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara.
Latin American bishops testify in D.C. against extractive industries
U.S. and Canadian bishops joined their Latin American counterparts who came to Washington to testify over the environmental and social ills wrought by extractive industries such as mining and logging.
The World Meeting of Families: What you can do
With only six months to go before September's big events, including the papal visit, Archbishop Charles Chaput writes there are five things everyone can do to help with preparations as the pace intensifies.
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.”