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Vatican astronomers make two new discoveries in space
The finding a new member of the solar system beyond Neptune and the discovery of evidence for a long-lost galaxy "eaten up" by the Milky Way were among the work of two Jesuit priests announced this month.
Scholarships enable students to foster the ‘Spirit of America’
Some 900 archdiocesan high school students will be able to attend a unique civics program hosted by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, thanks to a Connelly Foundation grant.
Pope decries warmongering, prays for Eastern Catholics in danger
Humanity seems bent on making war, which should "make us all ashamed," Pope Francis said to leaders of the Eastern Catholic churches dealing with the threat or aftermath of war.
Florida House OKs bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks
A companion measure faces a Senate vote next week and could be passed by both chambers by the end of the month. Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he would sign it into law.
Global ratio of Catholics per priest growing more imbalanced
New Vatican statistics show there is one priest for every 3,314 Catholics in the world -- one priest for 1,746 Catholics in Europe; 2,086 Catholics per priest in the Americas and 5,089 Catholics per priest in Africa.
Monasticism sees a bump as people seek meaning
Monastic traditions -- including stability, silence, community, hospitality, love of learning and continual growth -- are becoming attractive especially to non-religious Millennials.
U.K. study shows link between suicides, assisted dying
A report found that the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide often "is followed by considerable increases ... in intentional self-initiated death," despite the laws' claims to the contrary.
Prayer, friendship keys to healthy priests, pope says
Closeness to God and to people, Pope Francis said, allow the priest "to break all temptations of closure (and) self-justification," and make the celibate life possible.
Church in Brazil shelters those who lost homes in mudslides
With rainfall surpassing 10 inches in six hours in Petropolis, 104 people were killed, dozens missing and many more made homeless. Priests and parishioners are taking them in.
Schedule set for synod listening sessions in archdiocese
As part of the church's Synod on Synodality, 18 local gatherings will take place March 19-20 and April 2-3 at designated parishes in the region, plus 10 virtual sessions, all designed to enable the people of God to walk together.