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Peru’s church leaders call for end to corruption amid political crisis
Peruvian church leaders called for dialogue and an end to corruption amid a political crisis that erupted Sept. 30, when President Martin Vizcarra dissolved Congress and the legislature then voted to remove him from office.
Vatican publishes initial schedule for papal trip to Thailand, Japan
Peace, interreligious dialogue and respectful missionary outreach will be the top themes when Pope Francis visits Thailand and Japan in late November.
U.S. judge temporarily stops Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ law from taking effect
Known as the "heartbeat bill," it was signed into law May 7 by Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and was to have taken effect Jan. 1. The ruling by Judge Steve C. Jones will put it on hold while a lawsuit against it is argued in court.
U.S. officials seek closer ties with Vatican on religious freedom
Promoting religious freedom, providing humanitarian aid and fighting human trafficking are three issues for which the Vatican and the Trump administration want to coordinate efforts.
Ranch aims to help teens, veterans work through mental health struggles
Warrior's Ranch in Kansas was founded to provide outdoor experiences for veterans and teenagers who struggle with suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide, which is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.
Neumann Goretti High School Open House
Join us on October 16, 2019, to tour our school, meet our faculty and students, and experience life as a Saint!
Feast Day of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Join us as we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal! The celebrant for this Holy Mass is Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, CM.
The Spirit of Christmas starring The New York Tenors
VIP ticket includes a private cocktail hour hosted in The Miraculous Medal Shrine Art Museum at 475 East Chelten Avenue. During the cocktail hour, the New York Tenors will be available to socialize and chat with VIP guests.
Vatican hires anti-Mafia prosecutor to run court system
UPDATED - Vatican police conducted a raid on offices in the Secretariat of State and its financial oversight office Oct. 1 following complaints of financial mismanagement, the Vatican press office said.
Without Holy Spirit, preaching becomes proselytizing, pope says
"Evangelization means letting the Holy Spirit guide you, that he is the one that pushes you to announce, to proclaim with your witness, with martyrdom as well as with the word," Pope Francis said.