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Jesuits recommit to ‘bold’ ministry for people at frontiers
Observing the "weakening of democracy," 200 Jesuits meeting in Rome to mark their global ministry among the young and poor said that "without democracy, social justice is almost impossible."
Veteran says ‘Little Flower’ kept him alive during months of bombing runs
The reason? Don Stoulil believes he had a layer of protection no German machine gun could penetrate -- a first-class relic of St. Therese of Lisieux.
Philadelphia archives offers glimpse into Catholic cartoons
The special exhibit “Cartooning Catholics," on display at the archdiocesan Catholic Historical Research Center, displays the pride and prejudice concerning Catholics in illustrations and comics.
Ethiopians, often refugees themselves, welcome newcomers, cardinal says
Ethiopia is now managing nearly a million refugees from South Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Yemen and even Syria, said Ethiopian Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel.
For 10 years running, St. Andrew’s 5K race finishes strong
The Drexel Hill parish raised $12,000 for its school at the annual Spirit 5K Race on Oct. 26, which drew residents of the Delaware County community for a day of family and athletic fun.
USCCB leaders disinvite Bishop Bransfield from fall general assembly
The decision by the committee affects Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, retired bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who left his position in September 2018 under a cloud of allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.
Brazil’s Indigenous Missionary Council blames government for murder
The Brazilian bishops' Indigenous Missionary Council is holding the Brazilian government responsible for the assassination of indigenous leader Paulo Paulino Guajajara, one of the Guardians of the Forest in the Amazon.
Measure provides for respectful ‘disposition’ of fetal remains
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, sent a letter Oct. 31 to members of Congress supporting the Dignity for Aborted Children Act.
Bishops seek audit of Bolivian election as protests become violent
The Bolivian bishops called on politicians in the South American country to respect the will of the people and review the results of the recent election that gave President Evo Morales a fourth consecutive term.
HHS issues proposal on faith-based agencies’ adoption, foster placements
Under the proposal, announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, these agencies would not be excluded from certain federally funded programs for adhering to their belief in traditional marriage.