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Mexican bishop says criminal groups ‘seeking an exit,’ urges dialogue
Mexican Interior Minister Olga Sanchez Cordero said Aug. 20 that talks were occurring with armed groups, but later clarified to say that they didn't included drug cartels and rather were with so-called community police and self-defense groups.
Pope, bishops urge action to save burning Amazon rainforest
UPDATED - Describing the Amazon rainforest as "vital for our planet," Pope Francis joined the regions bishops in praying for action to extinguish the massive fires burning there.
‘ABCs’ of Christian charity require helping those in need, official says
A patriotic love for one's country and culture does not mean closing off oneself to others, particularly those in need, said the Vatican foreign minister.
Indian priest, five nuns accused of defaming dismissed nun
Sister Lucy Kalapura complained to police that Father Noble Thomas Parackal and five women religious collaborated to share closed-circuit TV footage of her entering her convent with two male journalists on social media with the intention of defaming her.
Rohingya refugees reject ‘unconditional return’ to Myanmar
The second attempt in nine months to repatriate hundreds of Rohingya Muslims from camps in Bangladesh failed after the refugees refused to return "unconditionally" to Myanmar.
Institute offers free online video series on thought of St. Thomas Aquinas
"Aquinas 101" will consist of 85 to 90 videos released over the course of the year. The series will introduce the basics of the Catholic intellectual tradition with St. Thomas Aquinas as a guide.
Little Sisters of the Poor mark 150 years in Philadelphia with Mass
All are invited to an Aug. 24 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, which will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput in thanksgiving for the order's long service to the elderly poor.
St. George kicks off centennial with summer bazaar
Homemade Polish favorites, bingo, a beer garden and a bounce house will offer fun for all ages at the celebration, which will take place Sept. 5-7 and Sept. 12-14, with a special alumni gathering on Sept. 6.
Irish tenor Emmet Cahill returns to Delco parish
The popular Celtic Thunder singer will perform a mix of standards, sing-alongs and hymns at a Sept. 15 concert hosted by St. Kevin Parish in Springfield.
Orthodox Jew, spokesman for two popes, holds book signing for charity
Veteran newsman Ed Eisen will make an in-store appearance on Sept. 7 to discuss "Front Row Seat," his memoir of interviews with some of the world's most famous (and infamous) figures. All proceeds will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children of Philadelphia.