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Newborns find ‘Safe Haven’ from abandonment through Florida volunteers
After the tragic death of his wife, former business owner Nick Silverio founded a multifaceted ministry that has saved more than 300 at-risk babies, while helping advocates in other states create similar outreaches.
Young adults at FOCUS summit urged to help others live their faith
More than 8,500 attendees from the U.S. and around the world gathered in Phoenix for the five-day conference, which began on Dec. 30. Participants were welcomed as future leaders and God's "solution" for reaching unbelieving individuals.
Fire drill at Mass? Oregon parish would rather be safe than sorry
Thanks to a security-minded pastoral council and a proactive pastor, members of St. Alice Catholic Church are ready for a range of potential emergencies.
March for Life theme links to women’s rights
The annual protest against legalized abortion in the U.S. will highlight the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which enabled women to vote, under the theme "Life Empowers: Pro-Life Is Pro-Woman."
‘Violence in the name of God is blasphemy,’ USCCB president says
In a Dec. 31 statement, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles denounced a global rise in anti-Semitic attacks and the ongoing persecution of Christians, saying that protecting religious freedom "should be among the highest priorities of every government."
Ecological sin: Idea of updating catechism sparks debate
The impact of human activity on the natural environment is both simple and complex, said one theologian, since it falls "between the category of natural evil and moral evil."
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Higgins from military archdiocese
The episcopal vicar for veterans affairs of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, who turned 75 last February, served as a Catholic chaplain at bases in the United States, Iceland, Germany and in the Pacific.
Blessed for Broad Street at the Mummers Mass
The Dec. 31 liturgy at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in South Philadelphia drew hundreds together for a celebration of faith, family and fun.
‘A victory for women is a victory for humanity,’ pope says on Marian feast
The world will not know peace unless there is an end to violence against women, the exploitation of their bodies and the denial of their dignity, Pope Francis said on the Jan. 1 feast of Mary, Mother of God.
Pope begins New Year with apology, prayers for peace
At his Jan. 1 Angelus address, Pope Francis said he regretted his "bad example" when he became impatient with a tourist, and urged people to "never stop hoping in a world of peace."