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Take charge of your roots, culture, pope tells indigenous youths
In a video message sent to the World Meeting of Indigenous Youth in Soloy, Panama, Jan. 18, the pope urged the young people to "be grateful for the history of their people," which will help them "go forward full of hope."
Seeking Christ’s face: Some believe hilltop shrine holds true relic
Devotees believe that the almost transparent cloth was one of the burial shrouds that covered the face of Jesus in the tomb and that the image was formed miraculously at the moment of the resurrection.
No place for ‘religious test’ in government, says Senate in unanimous vote
The U.S. Senate late Jan. 16 unanimously adopted a resolution "to reaffirm religious liberty and condemn religious tests for federal officials."
New firearms decree in Brazil worries poor neighborhood in Sao Paulo
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree in mid-January making it easier for Brazilians to purchase firearms. The decision sparked criticism from several groups in Brazilian society, including some in the Catholic Church.
Without a voice at home, Nicaraguans ask Washington-based OAS for help
The country descended into turmoil in April 2018 and Catholic bishops in Nicaragua have attempted to engage the government in dialogue to broker peace.
Jesuits’ Northeast province releases list of abuse claims against clergy
"At the heart" of the Catholic Church's sex abuse crisis "is the painful, sinful and illegal harm done to children by those whom they should have been able to trust," said Jesuit Father John J. Cecero, provincial of the Society of Jesus' Northeast province in the United States.
By helping expectant fathers, center upholds ‘dignity of fatherhood’
Pregnancy Choices, part of the Elevate Life network of centers serving clients with unexpected pregnancies, is the only pregnancy resource center in Minnesota with a paid certified life coach for fathers.
Vatican summit to help nations lagging on abuse policies, Jesuit says
Only about half of the national bishops' conferences in the world have adopted complete, Vatican-approved guidelines for handling accusations of clerical sexual abuse and promoting child protection.
TSA workers hit by shutdown receive archdiocesan help
Catholic social agencies donated pallets of food items to some 750 federal security workers based at the Philadelphia airport. Many live on tight budgets, and with the government shutdown, times are particularly hard.
Giving up Anxiety for Lent
You are invited to join us in "Giving up Anxiety for Lent". Catholic Radio Host and Author, Gary Zimak will lead the day discussing how God wants us to turn our fears and anxieties over to Him.