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Pope in Morocco: Highlighting Catholic-Muslim ‘dialogue of solidarity’
His meeting March 30 with migrants at the Rabat archdiocesan Caritas center also will highlight the very practical form Catholic-Muslim relations take in the country of more than 35 million people, almost all of whom are Muslim.
Spain sees jump in ordinations to priesthood from 2017 to 2018
In 2018, a total of 135 men were ordained priests compared to 109 in 2017, according to statistics released March 12 by the Spanish bishops' conference.
Pope recognizes martyrdom of Romanian bishops, Italian missionary
Pope Francis also advanced the sainthood causes of six other candidates during a meeting March 19 with Cardinal Angelo Becciu, prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes.
Prize-winning physicist believes science, spirituality are linked
A Dartmouth College cosmologist and theoretical physicist who examines the links between science, philosophy and spirituality in exploring the mystery of creation is the 2019 Templeton Prize winner.
In ‘deep distress,’ German Catholics’ spiritual conviction shaken
A prominent lay leader said Catholics are struggling to keep their faith amid mistrust from financial scandals, an acute priest shortage, restructuring of parishes, many members leaving the church, and the sexual abuse cover-up.
Catholic student’s science project on pet disease goes national
Most students' projects go no further than their school, but Devyn Stek, 13, of St. Teresa of Calcutta in Limerick became the youngest person ever to present at a national gathering of scientists.
In Syria, Caritas works to promote understanding among neighbors
As Syria's civil war enters its ninth year, citizens in and outside the country find themselves in limbo. Catholic and other aid agencies are urging a swift resolution to the crisis.
Cardinal Parolin celebrates 150th anniversary of children’s hospital
The Vatican-owned Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome is a sign of the Catholic Church's commitment to caring for and protecting the dignity of the sick, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state.
Nigerian bishops urge government to stop ‘culture of death’
Nigeria's Catholic bishops denounced a resurgence in killings and destruction of property in parts of the country and urged government action to stop the carnage.
Kansas archbishop responds to criticism over school not enrolling child
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City wrote about a Catholic school's decision not to enroll the child of a non-Catholic same-sex married couple, noting the issue has garnered local and national media attention.