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Periphery priest wants church to keep reaching out to the world
From the poorest neighborhoods in Argentina to the seats of power around the world, Father Augusto Zampini said he has learned the value of Pope Francis' constant admonition to be members of a church that always reaches out.
Summer Novena of Hope 2019
Summer Novena of Hope at The Miraculous Medal Shrine. Theme: “Vincentian Saints, Models of Sanctity” Nine Mondays from June 3 to July 29
CCYA First Saturday Mass and Brunch
All Young Adults in the Philadelphia Area are welcome to join the Catholic Center for Young Adults for their 1st Saturday Brunch.
Church attacked by Maduro loyalists after Mass, Venezuelan bishop says
While protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro raged across the country, National Guard forces loyal to the embattled head of state launched tear gas at churchgoers attending Mass at a local parish.
New museum for St. John Neumann opens at his shrine
Archbishop Charles Chaput blessed the new St. John Neumann Museum April 29 at the saint's national shrine. The Redemptorist Fathers have gathered all his personal effects, and an exceedingly rare 1790 Bible.
Sacramento, California, Diocese releases list of credibly accused priests
Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto published a list of 44 priests and two permanent deacons from the diocese that have been credibly accused of sexually abusing 130 minors or young adults, aged 25 and under.
Jockey Mike Smith, 2018 Triple Crown winner, relies on Catholic faith
As he prepares for the 145th Run for the Roses on May 4 and his third Kentucky Derby win, Smith will pray before the race as he always does, but he never prays to win.
Bishops say Eritrea needs truth, reconciliation plan, ban on hate speech
In July 2018, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a peace pact in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, to bring an end to the two-decade war between the east African countries.
Satan, not God, tricks people with temptation, pope says
God is with his people every step of the way -- during times of joy and sadness, triumph and tribulation -- and he always helps lead people away from the devil and his temptations, the pope said during his weekly general audience.
Gianna Center of Philadelphia opens new facility in region
The pro-life women’s reproductive health center hosted a blessing by Bishop John McIntyre and open house April 26 in East Norriton, Montgomery County, with a big assist from local Knights of Columbus councils.