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All nations need to respond to terrorism, Vatican official tells U.N.
Addressing the U.N. Security Council, the Vatican's secretary of state said "terrorism represents a fundamental threat to our common humanity." Nations must come together "to fulfill our primary responsibility to protect people threatened by violence and direct assaults on their human dignity," Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.
Divided we stand, on religion
Americans are split almost evenly between those who worry about government interfering with religion and religious groups "forcing their beliefs" on people, according to a new survey. Partisan divides were evident in the results.
Wish a fond farewell to Bishop Thomas at cathedral
Everyone is invited to join Bishop Daniel E. Thomas for an evening prayer liturgy, benediction and reception Wednesday, Oct. 1 before he leaves for Toledo, Ohio to be installed Oct. 22 as that diocese’s eighth bishop.
Youths cheer for bands and pray to Jesus at festival
Almost 2,000 Catholic teens and others enjoyed the music, fun, food and prayers during the outdoor Abbey Faith and Music Fest last Saturday in Paoli. Along with the Christian musicians and artists were liturgies, sacraments and an inspiring display of vocations.
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.”
Oklahoma archbishop calls Holy Hour ‘a powerful witness of faith’
Oklahoma City's archbishop called the overflow crowd at a Sept. 21 eucharistic Holy Hour "a powerful witness of faith." The Holy Hour was celebrated as a response to a Satanic "black mass" held the same day in a downtown arena.
Pax Christi leaders alarmed that airstrikes will aid ISIS recruiting
Expanded airstrikes on Islamic State positions in Syria serve as little more than a recruiting tool for the extremist group and place more innocent people in danger, the leadership of Pax Christi International said.
Jesuit keeps love of creation, justice for the poor foremost in life
There's a twinkle in the eye of Jesuit Father Albert Fritsch as he looks at the small orchard of plum and apple trees on the grassy field that runs between his home and St. Elizabeth Church, where he has served as pastor for the past 10 years.
Pope: Albania proves to world that diverse religions can live in peace
People of different religious beliefs can and must live together in peace, Pope Francis said.
Sister Maureen Dennis McCormack, IHM, dies at 83
Sister Maureen Dennis McCormack died Sept. 16 at Camilla Halll, Immaculata, PA, in the 65th year of her religious life. She was 83 years old.