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Tobin: Letter reminds priests Christ’s ‘joy, hope’ constantly ‘born anew’
Cardinal Tobin, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, calls Pope Francis' Aug. 4 letter to priests around the world "a most welcome gift" in this "particularly difficult time for the church."
With Venezuela in a free fall, its bishops call out the government
The country's bishops, along with the rest of Catholic Church and the citizenry of Venezuela, have lived in the unfolding chaos that has driven at least 3 million out of the country, according to figures from the U.N. refugee agency.
Two weeks at the border opened her eyes to humanity
Mary Bell of St. Raymond of Penafort Parish shares her recent experiences while helping migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Scared, tired and hungry, they seek "the same things you and I want in life," she said.
Seminarian cyclists visit parishes as Biking for Vocations hits the road
Eight young riders pedaled from St. Charles Seminary to St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Joseph parishes in Chester County Aug. 8 in the first of their four-day, 150-mile tour to promote vocations at nine parishes.
In interview, pope outlines Amazon synod, warns against nationalism
The upcoming Synod of Bishops is an "urgent" gathering to focus on evangelization, Pope Francis said. He also pointed to serious threats to the environment and the rising danger of isolationism.
Philippine bishops submit response to sedition charges
Catholic bishops accused of plotting to oust Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have submitted their response to sedition charges.
As Hong Kong tensions intensify, Catholics call for cool heads
More than 1,000 Catholics prayed during a candlelight vigil for Hong Kong to solve its political crisis in a peaceful, nonviolent manner.
Catholic Extension announces aid for families of deported breadwinners
Catholic Extension will be helping families left without their main financial supporter in Mississippi, where families lost their breadwinner after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out massive raids Aug. 7.
Kings Bay Plowshares tell court why they acted to disarm submarine base
Seven defendants charged with a series of offenses for illegally entering a naval submarine base in Georgia to call for nuclear disarmament told a federal judge that their actions were motivated by their Catholic faith and not by their political beliefs.
Faith was there ‘in darkest moments,’ said El Paso priest after shooting
"It was emotionally hard and heartbreaking" to tell families news they didn't want to hear, but Father Marquez felt it was important to be there to "minister to those suffering most."