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37 Neumann Scholars awarded four-year tuition to Catholic high schools
Eighth-grade students at five Catholic grade schools, among others in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, were awarded scholarships based on examinations they took in January.
In Argentina, pope’s impact has moved beyond spiritual realm
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS) -- Maria Delamonica spoke somewhat sourly of the state of affairs in Argentina, where the economy is teetering and politics are polarized. But her voice brightened when the topic turned to Pope Francis and the changes in the country since he was unexpectedly elected one year ago.
Pope says religious must be witnesses to Gospel even in use of money
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The world doesn't need a lesson in "theoretical poverty" from Catholic priests, brothers and nuns, but it needs a living example of how to be careful with money, live simply and share with others, Pope Francis said.
One can’t dialogue with Satan, pope says; the Bible is the best defense
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When temptation comes your way, don't try to "dialogue" or argue with the devil, Pope Francis said, but seek refuge and strength in the words of the Bible.
Pope names cardinals, lay experts to new Council for the Economy
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis appointed an international group of eight cardinals -- including U.S. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston -- and seven lay experts in the fields of business, management and finance to be the first members of the Vatican's new Council for the Economy.
‘Great love of Jesus’ is best treasure anyone can have, inmates told
SALEM, Ore. (CNS) -- Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample told 55 inmates at the walled maximum security prison in Salem that they "are loved." "You have nothing to fear because God loves all of us," the archbishop told the inmates, clad in prison blues and wearing picture-ID cards, at Oregon State Penitentiary out State Street from the state Capitol.
The hard work of finding work
Ernie Russom runs a job search group at St. Laurence Parish in Upper Darby. He knows local companies are hiring, but the process of finding those jobs is challenging. He helps people in his group find their way to their next job.
Press conference outlines plans for 2015 World Meeting of Families
A press conference at the Philadelphia Archdiocese's pastoral center March 7 revealed plans, and much excitement, for the World Meeting of Families to be held Sept. 22-27, 2015 in Philadelphia. While Pope Francis' visit for the meeting is not confirmed, speakers at the press conference and hopeful guests were planning for the visit just the same. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Archbishop Chaput to bring civic leaders to Rome for meeting with Pope Francis
The archbishop, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced at a press conference March 7 that they will travel with a group of top business execs to Rome to plan for the 2015 World Meeting of Families -- and, possibly, the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia.
Concerns raised about pace of U.S. response to global religious rights
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The role of an ambassador-level position in bringing attention to abuses of religious freedom internationally is being emphasized by those who want a vacancy filled quickly or another position created to focus on specific regions -- or both.