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Sister Margaret Mary Kreider, I.H.M., dies at 88
The native of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in West Philadelphia taught in grade schools for more than half a century after entering the Immaculate Heart sisters in 1948.
Jeremiah Denton, Navy officer who survived torture as Vietnam POW, dies
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (CNS) -- Retired Rear Adm. Jeremiah Denton, who as a young Navy flight captain was captured in 1965 during the Vietnam War and held prisoner for more than seven-and-a-half years, died March 28. He was 89.
Two church leaders urge Senate to pass Smarter Sentencing Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Two Catholic leaders called on the U.S. Senate to pass the Smarter Sentencing Act, which would reform rigid sentencing policies for certain nonviolent drug offenders.
North Wales parish to host Pro-life Outreach Mass
Msgr. John Conway will celebrate Mass April 7 at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, after which guest speaker Joseph Stanton will detail the efforts to protect the First Amendment Rights of pro-life citizens and deliver a tribute to his father, John Stanton.
Pope asks Curia to find ways to implement ‘Joy of Gospel’ in its work
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called together the heads of all Vatican offices to discuss how they could integrate into their work the teaching of his apostolic exhortation, "Evangelii Gaudium" ("The Joy of the Gospel").
Clergy assignment changes announced
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announces the following appointments effective as noted.
Despite broad support, W.Va. governor surprises with veto of abortion bill
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) -- Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston said he was surprised at West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's veto of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would have prohibited nonmedical crisis abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization.
Roman Catholic’s mock trial team finishes 2nd in Pa.
The Cahillites competed against 326 teams in Pennsylvania before losing a 5-4 decision to Altoona Area High School in the state tournament finals March 30 in Harrisburg.
Sick, disabled people are witnesses to encounter with Christ, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Only those who recognize their own limits can accept the great gift of salvation in Jesus Christ, which is why Catholics with disabilities are such important and powerful witnesses of faith, Pope Francis said March 29.
Police foil scam artists’ attempt to enter into Vatican bank
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Vatican security officers stopped two men -- one American and one Dutch -- trying to enter the Vatican bank with a briefcase full of fake bonds March 29. The men did not have Vatican bank accounts nor an appointment with anyone at the bank.