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How a saint changed the tax code, and philanthropy forever
If you take a charitable deduction in your tax returns, you can thank the "Philadelphia nun provision" of the tax code, named for St. Katharine Drexel, whose astonishing philanthropy supported Black people and Native Americans.
Foster care program seeks parents ready for ‘genuine love’
Catholic Social Services is looking for caring people who "want to save a life" by opening their hearts and homes to kids in need.
Patriarch pledges solidarity with Ukrainians during Warsaw visit
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, head of all Orthodox churches, praised Poles for showing "generosity, charity and hospitality" to Ukrainians forced to flee their country since the start of the Russian invasion.
Canadian Indigenous give pope moccasins, ask him to walk with them
Delegates are explaining to Pope Francis how their communities live and struggle today, and how the Catholic Church has contributed to those struggles at residential schools where the Indigenous languages and culture were banned.
Polish archbishop updates pope on aid to Ukraine refugees
The president of the Polish bishops' conference told Pope Francis March 28 that the Catholic Church in Poland is continuing to assist at least 2.2 million refugees from neighboring Ukraine fleeing Russia's destructive war in the country.
U.S. joins pope in worldwide prayer for Ukraine and Russia
Bishops in the U.S. took part in Pope Francis' invitation to join him in the consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary March 25, entrusting the people of both countries to the care and protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pope consecrates Ukraine, Russia to Mary
"To you we consecrate the future of the whole human family," Pope Francis prayed at a Lenten penance service March 25 with 3,500 people in St. Peter's Basilica and 2,000 more on screens in the square.
Archbishops lead Catholics in consecrating humanity to Mary
The prayers for peace especially in Ukraine and Russia were called for by Pope Francis worldwide March 25, and Archbishop Nelson Perez and Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak led the solemn consecration followed by Mass in the cathedral.
Ethiopian cardinal welcomes truce in Tigray region
The humanitarian truce accepted by the Tigrayan military will allow aid to millions of people threatened by starvation from the 16-month conflict in Ethiopia that has killed thousands and displaced millions from their homes.
Court nominee responds to questions about law, life, faith
The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson included 13 hours of questioning about her role as a judge and her views on abortion, critical race theory and her own faith.