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Thirst for profit threatens humanity, Vatican official says

Left unchecked, unbridled greed and a thirst for profit leads down a slippery slope that endangers the earth and all who live on it, especially indigenous populations, a Msgr. Fernando Chica Arellano said.

When it comes to prayer, there is no room for individualism, pope says

Prayer is not just a private and intimate dialogue between a person and God, but rather an opportunity for Christians to bring the needs of others before the Lord, Pope Francis said.

Mexican bishops confirm 152 priests removed for abusing minors

In a Feb. 12 statement, the Mexican bishops' conference published the preliminary figure, while promising, "We will continue with the effort to have a complete diagnosis of cases of child sexual abuse in Mexico."

Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals

All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church.

St. Agatha-St. James hosts night with Emily Wilson

The popular singer, author and speaker will talk on Feb. 16 in University City about the blessings of life and cultivating gratitude to make space in our hearts for the voice of God.

Designer Bag Bingo to Benefit Our Lady of Czestochowa Young Group Poland Pilgrimage

On Saturday, March 23rd the OLOC Youth Group is hosting a Designer Bag Bingo at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. All proceeds benefit the youth group Pilgrimage to Poland.

Silence, Suffering, and the Way of Beauty

The Collegium Institute presents: Silence, Suffering and the Way of Beauty: An Evening Conversation with Makoto Fujimura.

31st Annual Pennsylvanians for Human Life Banquet

Please join fellow pro-lifers in celebrating life from all across the Philadelphia area.

Symposium among events marking Mission San Diego’s 250th anniversary

Mission San Diego de Alcala marks the 250th year of its founding this year, and as part of a yearlong commemoration, the grounds of California's oldest church will be the site of a Scholars' Symposium in March.

New Mexico close to passing ‘most extreme bill in nation’ on abortion

New Mexico is one step closer to passing a bill that loosens the state's already liberal abortion laws and would erase virtually all abortion restrictions in the event that the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade is overturned.