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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.
Bishop Cantu assumes pastoral governance of San Jose Diocese
Bishop Oscar Cantu, coadjutor bishop of San Jose, California, has assumed pastoral governance of the diocese with the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath.
Bishop testifies on immigration as president seeks to change asylum
El Paso, Texas Bishop Mark J. Seitz told a House committee of his border community's response assisting asylum-seeking families. New entry rules for them may be coming soon.
Catholic Sri Lankans in New York continue mourning Easter deaths
Sri Lankan immigrants on Staten Island and Long Island spent the day anxiously waiting for news of family and friends after terrorists linked to the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for bombing three churches and three luxury hotels.
Kentucky Derby draws attention to issue of human trafficking
A news conference held by the Kentucky attorney general's office was meant to inform the public about human trafficking during the Kentucky Derby -- a time when there is an increase in the buying and selling of individuals for sex and forced labor.
Catholics should lead response to religious violence, says local expert
In response to the latest shooting at a synagogue, a Jewish-Catholic dialogue group at St. Joseph's University will host an interfaith service of solidarity Tuesday night on the campus.
WHO guidelines on kids’ screen time provide more ammo for parents
The U.N.'s World Health Organization issued guidelines April 24 on screen time for young children. The upshot: No screen time for babies under a year old, and no more than one hour a day for children under age 5.
Welding program to train young tradesmen at Fr. Judge HS
The all-boys' Catholic high school in Northeast Philadelphia won a $150,000 grant from the Archdiocesan Educational Fund to launch the first program of the school's technical career curriculum.