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Peace isn’t mass-produced but handcrafted by ordinary people, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on the world's Christians to pray with him for peace in the Middle East, help convince governments to come to the aid of refugees and pray for Christian unity.
Fire in Philippines tent claims kills 7 in family that survived typhoon
TACLOBAN, Philippines (CNS) -- A mother and her six children who survived the floods and winds of Typhoon Haiyan died May 28 when their tent in a camp near the city's airport went up in flames.
Priests of archdiocese gather for friendship and prayer
The convocation of priests in Hershey drew 320 archdiocesan priests for three days of camaraderie last week. Famed speaker Father Robert Barron called them to a revitalized priesthood and prophetic public witness. Also see our photo gallery and video.
Sudanese churches condemn death sentence for Christian woman
KHARTOUM, Sudan (CNS) -- Churches in Sudan, including the Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference, have condemned the death sentence handed to a Christian woman who refused to renounce her faith.
Lusaka archbishop says Africans must do more to protect girls
LUSAKA, Zambia (CNS) -- Lusaka's Catholic archbishop said African nations should do more to protect girls from oppression and harassment.
Parish reaches out to community after ‘horrific night of violence’
ISLA VISTA, Calif. (CNS) -- The pastor of St. Mary's University Parish in Isla Vista said an evening Mass May 25 for the victims left dead and those injured in a young man's killing spree May 23.
Catholic high schools gear up for week of graduation exercises, Masses
CatholicPhilly.com lists the following graduation information for each of the 17 Catholic high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and warmly congratulates the Class of 2014!
Penn professors point to Catholic contributions for more just economy
The Collegium Institute at the University of Pennsylvania gathered interested participants around Catholic economists to discuss the critiques of Pope Francis and Catholic social teaching on modern economics.
Art reflecting nature grows from vision of Conwell-Egan senior
SolMon Lim, one of the more than 30 international students at the Bucks County Catholic high school, took a downed tree and worked at the school to create “Tree Man,” a provocative sculpture at the school, along with other bold new art.
Father Gallen, long-time Air Force chaplain and pastor, dies at 94
Ordained a priest for only five years, Father Francis H. Gallen began service in the U.S. Air Force in 1952, from the Korean War to Vietnam, until 1980. He later was pastor of St. Augustine Parish, Bridgeport.