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Everyday Heroes: Teen who gave life to save classmates long known as hero
Kendrick Castillo's heroism -- both on the day he died as a STEM School Highlands Ranch high school senior and throughout his life -- is celebrated as part of the Knights of Columbus video series which tells the stories of ordinary Catholic men acting extraordinarily.
Pakistani Christians hiding in Bangkok debate attending papal Mass
Pakistani Christian asylum-seekers who fled their homeland in fear for their lives may not attend a Bangkok papal Mass Nov. 21 for fear of being detained by authorities.
Catholic, other religious groups endorse ‘Faithful Democracy’ statement
Six Catholic organizations have joined with other religious groups and denominational bodies in endorsing a wide-ranging platform calling for urgent attention to the nation's democratic principles with the national election one year away.
Students spread the good news through original artwork
Ten participants in the annual Missionary Child Association's Christmas card contest were recognized by Archbishop Charles Chaput during World Mission Sunday. Their drawings of the Nativity will be featured by the Pontifical Mission Societies in print and online.
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.