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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.
Cardinal DiNardo, USCCB president, ‘resting comfortably’ after suffering mild stroke
"It is expected that Cardinal DiNardo will remain hospitalized for a few more days of testing and observation, followed by a transfer to another facility for rehabilitation."
IHM Nun Run
Join the IHM Sisters for a fun-filled event. Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall, the convent home and health care center for the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
With heavy hearts, U.S. bishops condemn mosque attacks
UPDATED - U.S. Catholic bishops condemned the two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15 that left at least 50 people dead and 50 seriously injured, and they also pledged their solidarity with the Muslim community.
Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb
For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered for the public.