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Corruption is a devastating cancer harming society, pope says
Corruption causes considerable damage both ethically and economically, he said in an audience March 18 with judges, administrators and staff from Italy's court of audit.
Iowa bishop presents coalition’s Pacem award to Dalai Lama in India
Usually, the award's distinguished recipients travel to Davenport to accept the award. But the Dalai Lama's travel limitations meant that we needed to take the opportunity to go to India to honor him.
To do work of Christ, drop biases on immigrants, Catholic Charities CEO urges
Coming from her suburban upbringing, Sister Donna Markham believed refugees only sought handouts. But after meeting them, she now recognizes their suffering and challenges all to welcome them and see the face of Christ.
Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of mosque attack
"I am close to our Muslim brothers and sisters and their entire community. I renew my invitation to unite with them in prayer and gestures of peace to counter hatred and violence," the pope said March 17 during his Sunday Angelus address.
Pope encourages South Sudan peace process, hopes to visit
As the process to implement a peace accord in South Sudan continues, Pope Francis met March 16 with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and expressed the hope that, finally, he would be able to visit the country.
Vatican-China agreement motivated by mission, cardinal says
The Vatican's tentative agreement with the government of mainland China obviously has a diplomatic component, but it was motivated by a desire to spread the Gospel and ensure the appropriate freedom of the Catholic Church, the Vatican secretary of state wrote.
Bishops’ migration chair urges House pass new bill to protect ‘Dreamers’
"We need a permanent legislative solution for those who have spent their lives contributing and living in the United States, the country they know as home,” said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez
Catholics called to pray for Muslim shooting victims
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, presdient of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed solidarity with the Muslim community targeted in a massacre in New Zealand.
National Catholic Planned Giving to hold 20th annual seminar in Arizona
The 20th anniversary seminar guides and teaches Catholic schools, dioceses, parishes, religious communities, seminaries and agencies about planned giving over three days of sessions at the Hilton Hotel in Mesa, Arizona.
Pro-Life Quizzo Night
N.E. Phila. Pro-Life Quizzo Night to benefit pro-life outreach and abortion alternative services in Northeast Philadelphia. Admission $25 includes pizza, beer, soft drinks, prizes and DJ.