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Vatican not worried about possibility U.S. monitored its calls
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has no evidence its calls were monitored by the U.S. National Security Agency and, even if they were, “we have no concerns about it,” the Vatican spokesman said. Asked about the possibility that the NSA’s electronic eavesdropping program had monitored Vatican calls, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi told reporters Oct. […]
Students from dozens of Catholic schools get EITC grants
St. Hubert High School in Northeast Philadelphia hosted business leaders, local politicians and the families of students who benefited from Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit scholarships during a presentation led by Bridge Educational Foundation Monday, Oct. 28. The foundation also announced tuition scholarship awards the following day at St. Anthony of Padua Regional School in South Philadelphia. The scholarships totaled $366,525 for students of the areas.
Photo of the day
For about an hour last Saturday evening, during Pope Francis’ meeting with families in St. Peter’s Square, a little boy took over as prefect of the papal household: he helped bring guests up to the pope, he tried to take presents off the pope’s hands, he adjusted the pope’s microphone. He didn’t leave the pope’s side.
Photo of the day
Pope Francis drinks mate, the traditional Argentine herbal tea, as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 30. The drink was given by a person in the crowd. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Ethiopia’s Catholic leaders see education as key to development, peace
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Ethiopian church leaders are hoping education can help fight some cultural traditions, such as female circumcision and beliefs that epileptic children are possessed. They also hope that by building schools close to villages, parents will feel more secure sending girls to classes, because the proximity will make them less vulnerable to rape and kidnapping.
Central African Republic prelates hope for results from U.N. appeal
Archbishop Dieudonne Nzapalainga of Bangui, Central African Republic, told the U.N. Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review Working Group that his nation was a powder keg, and that since March the rebel coalition Seleka had expanded from 3,500 to 25,000 members, aided by child soldiers and a "constant supply of weapons."
Federal judge strikes down part of new Texas abortion law
AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) — A federal judge voided one section of Texas’ new abortion law that was scheduled to take effect Oct. 29. Judge Lee Yeakel of the U.S. District Court in Austin ruled Oct. 28 that the admitting-privileges provision of the new law was unconstitutional. The law required abortion providers to have admitting privileges […]
St. Agnes School, West Chester, counts generations of satisfied alumns
St. Agnes School in West Chester has been proud of its family-like atmosphere since it opened in 1871. But this year it is celebrating how this special characteristic has been going on for generations. This year, for example, five staff members are alumni and many other families are multi-generational — from two to five generations.
St. Agnes in West Chester hosts community art exhibit
St. Agnes School in West Chester recently hosted a one-night art exhibition during the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Gallery Walk. The Oct. 4 exhibit featured alumni and friends of St. Agnes School, including Max McCourt, an animator and caricature artist and 2003 graduate of the school. Chester County resident John Hannafin, a 1992 […]
Bensalem Catholic school hosts craft show
Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Bensalem, hosts its annual Holiday Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beautiful crafts, handcrafted jewelry, baked goods, raffle baskets and food will be available at the show located in the Holy Ghost Prep Field House, 2429 […]