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An eventful Vatican year raises the profile of the Catholic press
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Few probably know it outside the ranks of the craft, but February is Catholic Press Month, when the church in the United States and Canada recognizes the importance of Catholic media and members of the Catholic media reflect in a special way on their service to the church.
Eastern Africa bishops appeal for peace in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (CNS) -- The Catholic bishops of eastern Africa called upon warring factions in South Sudan to soften their positions "in the interest of saving lives" to achieve peace and to open safe corridors to allow humanitarian aid to flow to hundreds of thousands of people displaced since fighting erupted Dec. 15.
The end is near — possibly — for Internet communication as we know it
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- When a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in Verizon's favor Jan. 14 on its suit against the Federal Communications Commission, observers in the tech field suggested this could signal the end of the Internet as we know it.
‘Safety first’ plan urged to protect West Virginia workers, residents
WHEELING, W.Va. (CNS) -- In a letter to West Virginia Catholics about the recent chemical spill in their state, Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston said "safety first" must be "a lived reality" within West Virginia's coal mining and chemical industries.
Mexican priests play prominent role in supporting self-defense groups
APATZINGAN, Mexico (CNS) -- Father Gregorio Lopez Geronimo wears a bulletproof vest while celebrating Mass.
Newly appointed Harrisburg bishop dedicated to holiness, social justice
Bishop Ronald W. Gainer introduced himself as the 11th bishop of the Harrisburg Diocese and as a shepherd dedicated to the sanctification and ministry of his people.
Roman/Neumann-Goretti game highlights busy week on area courts
The Catholic League rivals played to a surprising result this week. Bishop Shanahan, Holy Ghost Prep and Archbishop Ryan also stood out in boys’ basketball play.
Pope says judgments on annulments must be impartial and pastoral
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Addressing the Vatican court primarily responsible for hearing requests for marriage annulments, Pope Francis said judges on church tribunals should show "imperturbable and impartial balance" as well as the "delicacy and humanity proper to a pastor of souls."
Local Ukrainian Catholic faithful to pray for justice in their homeland
Philadelphia Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Stefan Soroka has asked all priests in churches of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia to lead the faithful in prayer at all services this weekend for a peaceful end to the tragic events and violence in Ukraine.
Catholic Charities Appeal aims to give hope in 2014
Archbishop Chaput led a press conference to launch this year's appeal to support more than 80 social service programs of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Though needs are growing, so is the response: Last year the $10 million goal was exceeded, thanks to almost twice the donors from the previous year.