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New Lithuanian cardinal, ‘strong internally,’ spent time in Soviet prison
Cardinal-designate Sigitas Tamkevicius, a veteran of Soviet prisons and labor camps, counts on not being assigned "specific duties" following his elevation so he can continue serving his local church.
Integral ecology: Challenging people to broaden their focus of concern
Building on previous church teachings, St. John Paul II's concept of "human ecology" and Pope Benedict XVI's "ecology of man," Pope Francis goes one step further with his vision of integral ecology.
Catholic network: Nations have ‘moral duty’ to fight climate change
In a statement released ahead of the U.N. Climate Action Summit, which starts in New York Sept. 23, they described the rate of climate change as an emergency, a social crisis and an environmental catastrophe.
Catholic League standings in 6 sports
John Knebels checks the pulse of the league with the latest standings in boys' and girls' soccer, volleyball, field hockey, tennis and football.
Review of Canadian Caritas is hurting its credibility, says ex-president
Development and Peace is being criticized by a handful of Canadian bishops who suspect the organization might be supporting partners that do not conform with the church's moral values, especially regarding women's sexuality and abortion.
New European cardinal spent more than two decades in Japan
Luxembourg's first cardinal will help defend Europe against populism and nationalism, while bringing his small country's diplomatic traditions to bear in church affairs, said a close associate.
Archdiocese invites faithful on pilgrimage to Mary’s shrine
Plans are underway for the Oct. 19 visit of parishioners of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to one of the world's great churches, the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Maine voters won’t get chance to veto suicide, abortion laws at ballot box
Bishop Robert P. Deeley of Portland said he was "saddened to learn" that physician-assisted suicide and taxpayer-funded abortions will not face a statewide vote "despite the great opposition" to both laws.
Good Shepherd Catholic School’s 6th Annual Golf Outing & Dinner
A full day of "fore!" and fun open to all community members, Queen of Peace parishioners, GSC parents, and friends of the school.
Eritrean bishops protest government seizure of Catholic schools
The closure of its schools follows the seizure of its clinics and other medical facilities in June.