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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.
Australian bishops: Increase minimum wage to support low-paid workers
"Neither employers nor governments are doing enough to support low-paid Australians, and particularly Australian families," the bishops said.
Counselors offer ‘loving sources of hope’ for women seeking abortions
Sidewalk Advocates for Life's mission is to train and support volunteers "to be the hands and feet of Christ, offering loving, life-affirming alternatives to all present at the abortion center, thereby eliminating demand and ending abortion."
Job seekers find support from Joseph’s People works well
The nondenominational support group active in seven archdiocesan parishes helps out-of-work adults find a job and, perhaps as important, hope -- relying on “focus, prayer and reflection.”
For Chaldeans who fled Iraq, New Zealand attacks brought back memories
The St. Addai Chaldean Catholic community in suburban Auckland felt the impact of the Christchurch mosque killings with a special poignancy, because many members have experienced the sufferings inflicted by terrorism.