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Veteran Catholic journalist Jim Doyle dies at 98
The former executive director of the Catholic Press Association for 30 years, from 1958 to 1988, Doyle "a true model in how to live your faith," said one of his sons, while colleagues admired his "highest Catholic standards."
Rise in populism due to lack of listening, dialogue, pope says
Ignoring the reality lived by men and women today has caused a resurgence of old ideologies, such as populism, that inevitably do more harm than good, Pope Francis said.
Bishops, pope rely on Mary to watch over church, Archbishop Gregory says
Just as children run to their mother's arms in times of trouble, Catholics -- including popes and bishops -- know they can and should turn to Mary, said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
Every Catholic has duty to evangelize, archbishop tells Phoenix crowd
Thousands of faithful, religious and clergy from throughout Arizona and beyond streamed into Comerica Theatre in downtown Phoenix Dec. 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Religious freedom is a basic human right, says lawyer for Little Sisters
As an attorney with Becket, a religious liberty law firm, Luke Goodrich is proud to be able to make a difference while earning a livelihood. He sees his work as a calling from God.
Mexican churches cease evening Masses, fearing violence
A diocese bordering the national capital has suspended evening Masses, a reflection of the violence raging in parts of Mexico and its impact on the Catholic Church. People fear leaving their homes after dark.
Caritas delivers food aid to flood victims in Muslim Somalia
Caritas, the relief arm of the Catholic Church, has delivered food aid to Muslims in Somalia, who are currently facing floods and living in a fragile peace environment due a prolonged Islamist insurgency.
Beatification for Archbishop Sheen postponed
UPDATED - The Vatican has postponed the Dec. 21 ceremony "at the request of a few members" of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Peoria Diocese said "there has never been, nor is there now, any allegation against (Archbishop) Sheen involving the abuse of a minor."
Indonesia to deploy 160,000 people to protect churches for Christmas
This is an increase from last year, when nearly 90,000 security personnel guarded about 50,000 churches across the country.
At Madrid climate talks, Catholics work to provide ‘moral perspective’
A network of 17 Catholic development agencies in Europe and North America noted the importance of Catholic organizations at the talks, since more and more private sector and commercial companies attend.