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Low water levels prompt California bishops to urge prayers for rain
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) -- California's Catholic bishops are asking Catholics and all people of faith to pray for rain as lower-than-normal rainfall in the state enters its third year.
Jesuit who is nationally known peace activist no longer member of order
TOWSON, Md. (CNS) -- Jesuit Father John Dear, a nationally known peace activist who also is a popular author, retreat leader and lecturer on peace and justice issues, is no longer a member of the Society of Jesus after 32 years with the religious order.
Central African bishops say conflict mischaracterized as religious
OXFORD, England (CNS) -- Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic criticized media portrayals of their country's conflict as religious in nature and listed preconditions for restoring peace and effective governance.
Families invited to Warrington school’s open house
St. Joseph/St. Robert School in Warrington will host an open house for interested families and the community during Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
Year-long Archbishop’s Lecture Series kicks off next month
Four distinguished scholars have been invited to come to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for the Archbishop’s Lecture Series this year. All four speakers will touch on aspects of gender themes, marriage and family.
‘Tuesday Tours’ opens doors at King of Prussia school
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in King of Prussia is hosting "Tuesday Tours" in January for prospective parents and students.
Catholic author, publisher to speak in Malvern
Catholic Professionals of Greater Philadelphia welcome Matt Pinto, founder of Ascension Press, as guest speaker at the group’s next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Malvern Retreat House.
Baptism gives strength to forgive enemies, love poor, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Baptism isn't just some formal ritual, it profoundly changes people, giving them unwavering hope and the strength to forgive and love others, Pope Francis said.
Senate vote clears way for resumption of unemployment benefits
Leaders in the Republican-controlled House have said they would not consider a bill for extending emergency benefits until savings were found elsewhere in the budget to offset its expected $6.4 billion cost over three months.
Pope carries lamb, meets baby Jesus in visit to live Nativity scene
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Surrounded by cheese sellers, shoemakers, children and bleating animals, Pope Francis immersed himself in a lively re-enactment of a special day in Bethlehem during his visit to a parish north of Rome Dec. 6.