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Addiction ministry centers on the power of the Eucharist
While belief in the Real Presence has declined sharply among American Catholics, the Calix Society focuses on "the source and summit" of the faith as part of its recently expanded efforts to combat substance abuse.
New head of local St. Joseph’s Sisters has served most vulnerable youths
Sister Maureen Erdlen, S.S.J., in her 50 years of ministry has served the poor, including abused young women and people struggling in addictions. Like the foundress of her order, she also led an orphanage.
Pope in Mozambique talks peace, politics and young people’s dreams
With a courtesy and solemnity seldom seen at a gathering of opposing political leaders, Mozambican politicians came together a month before their general election to welcome Pope Francis and pledge to work for peace and the common good.
Newark’s Cardinal Tobin joins Catholics protesting immigration detention
About 400 participated in the event, which included a procession toward the ICE building as the Newark archbishop led the crowd in a chant of "stop the inhumanity."
Buffalo’s Bishop Malone will not resign over abuse case revelations
Bishop Richard Malone said the majority of priests and parishioners in the diocese supported him and he would not resign over his handling of a situation involving two priests' relationship with a seminarian.
Bucks County parish to celebrate Padre Pio, venerate relics
St. Bede the Venerable in Holland will host its annual feast for the beloved Italian saint Sept. 14-15 including Masses, confession, processions and entertainment.
Former cardinal continues to deny abuse allegations
Theodore McCarrick, a former cardinal and archbishop of Washington who was laicized last February following a Vatican trial on sexual abuse charges, denied in an interview that he had abused anyone.
Pope tells French reporter he’s honored by attacks on his ministry
"In an informal context, the pope wanted to say that he always considers criticisms an honor, particularly when they come from authoritative thinkers -- in this case from an important nation."
President, dancers, crowds welcome Pope Francis to Mozambique
Greeted with full military honors, traditional dances and huge crowds lining the streets, Pope Francis arrived in Mozambique Sept. 4 at the start of a weeklong trip to Africa.
‘You have to have faith,’ Bahamian resident says of Dorian recovery
Children and the elderly have been urged and helped to leave the small island by boat. The urgent needs now are not only for basic supplies but for two-way radios for communication.