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Dioceses in Hurricane Laura’s path report damage
After the storm made landfall with winds of 150 mph along the Texas-Louisiana border early on Aug. 27, bishops from the region began checking on parishes in its path.
Going solar, Virginia parishes, schools save money, offset carbon
Seven Catholic entities in the Richmond Diocese have integrated energy-saving tools that will offset 45,000 tons of greenhouse gases and reduce operating costs.
Immaculata’s teacher residency offers degree, classroom job
Students in the university's partnership with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia teach full-time, with benefits, in a Catholic school while earning an undergrad degree and obtaining certification.
Papal Foundation gives $9 million in grants to 59 countries
The Philadelphia-based charity distributes grants to churches, hospitals and many other Catholic organizations throughout the world, funding needs identified by the pope.
Where is ET? Jesuit astronomer studies intragalactic possibilities
A priest-scientist working to answer the question "Where is everybody?" in the universe says the effort to find intelligent life "helps to understand better who we are."
With millions deprived of basic needs, Christians must act, pope says
When greed "excludes millions of people from having primary goods ... and unlimited material progress threatens our common home, then we cannot stand by and watch," Pope Francis said.
Survey of German religious orders finds decades of sex abuse
A new survey of heads of German Catholic religious orders found abuse allegations against at least 654 members, affecting more than 1,400 young people.
Vatican, WCC call for interreligious acts of charity, solidarity
Christians must work with members of other religions in responding to "a world wounded" by many sins, said a new document from the Vatican and the World Council of Churches.
Pandemic creates unique challenges for deaf Catholics
In a time when necessary use of face masks makes it hard for deaf people to communicate with the world and add to their isolation, sign language at Mass has been a godsend.
Four days into new post, bishop prepares for Hurricane Laura
After his installation as head of the Beaumont Diocese in southeastern diocese in Texas, Louisiana-born Bishop David Toups hopped in his truck and helped with precautions for the major storm.