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Ghanaian youth urged to support the vulnerable through acts of charity
Divine Word Father Andrew Campbell, pastor of Christ the King Parish in Accra, called on young people to join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so they can gain a greater appreciation of a vocation serving the poor.
Vatican lifts immunity of papal diplomat accused of sexual assault
In January, prosecutors in Paris had launched a formal investigation into an allegation against Italian Archbishop Luigi Ventura, 74, a Vatican diplomat who has been representing the Holy See in France since 2009.
Small West Virginia town of Kermit is where U.S. opioid crisis began
Sister Therese Carew moved to Kermit 10 years ago, just a few months after the now infamous FBI shutdown of a town pharmacy through which 3 million pills were funneled into the community in 10 months. She has been executive director of Christian Help for four years.
Lavelle’s Catholic alma mater cheers her goals, team’s World Cup victory
Rose Lavelle skyrocketed from a star player, loping across the soccer fields at her Catholic girls high school in Cincinnati, to a superstar, scoring three goals for the U.S. women's team at the World Cup and winning the Bronze Ball as the third-best player in the tournament.
Opioid crisis reaches all corners of West Virginia, leaving few untouched
West Virginia leads the nation in drug overdose death rates. With an average of 57.8 deaths per 100,000 residents, the state's drug fatality rate was nearly three times higher than the national average of 21.7 deaths.
Pope names women as full members of congregation for religious
Pope Francis named six superiors of women's religious orders, a consecrated laywoman and the superior of the De La Salle Christian Brothers to be full members of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Anthem Live – Summer Edition: Afterparty
Following Anthem Live, we'll be hosting a party at Uptown Beer Garden. Tickets include entry to the corner bar, two free drinks, and an assortment of appetizers.
Ministry in wartime requires extra care, pope tells Ukrainian bishops
Being a pastor in a country at war means being with people, leading them closer to Jesus and celebrating the liturgy in a way them helps them experience a bit of heaven on earth, Pope Francis told bishops from Ukraine.
Migrants are people, not just a social issue, pope says at Mass
Christians are called to follow the spirit of the beatitudes by comforting the poor and the oppressed, especially migrants and refugees who are rejected, exploited and left to die, Pope Francis said.
With miracle confirmed in Sheen cause, plans for beatification can begin
Now that the miracle has been confirmed by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Peoria can formally begin planning for the beatification of Archbishop Sheen, which will take place in Peoria.