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Vatican, World Youth Day officials release pope’s Panama itinerary
The pope's visit to Panama Jan. 23-27 will be his 26th trip outside of Italy. During his visit, he will deliver seven speeches and celebrate two Masses as well as a penitential liturgy.
Louisiana Catholic school partners with SPCA for novel reading program
In the partnership, first- through third-graders at Immaculate Conception School in suburban New Orleans take turns reading to shelter dogs twice a month during their regularly scheduled library time.
Church, world need cloistered nuns’ guiding lights of prayer, pope says
Pope Francis asked people to give thanks to God for the gift of so many men and women living a cloistered life of total dedication to prayer.
Helping others can change the world, pope tells young people
In a video message to young men and women around the world, Pope Francis called on them to provoke an uprising of change by serving others.
People must confront their evil desires, beg God for mercy, pope says
"Blessed are those who stop fooling themselves, believing they are able to save themselves from their weakness without God's mercy," which is the only thing that can heal a troubled heart, Pope Francis said.
Speakers discuss impact of voters’ religious affiliation on midterms
With the Democratic takeover of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, the demographic dividing lines among voters who identify as religious have become more pronounced.
Before Thanksgiving, Miami parish makes pilgrimage to hurricane zone
Moved by their own good fortune at dodging recent hurricanes, a Miami community expressed their gratitude by sending a convoy of volunteers and donations to Hurricane Michael’s ground zero in the state's panhandle region in time for Thanksgiving.
All-Catholic football teams announced
John Knebels compiles the top players for the Philadelphia Catholic League's Red and Blue divisions, including first and second teams on offense and defense.
Sister Honora Fraties, Philadelphia native and teacher, dies at 86
The Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary taught in archdiocesan elementary schools and served at Villa Maria House of Studies.
Sister Marita, longtime nurse for infirmed sisters, dies at 85
Sister Marita Helen Harrington, I.H.M., spent 20 years teaching before becoming a school counselor and then 22 years as a caregiver at Camilla Hall, the residence for elderly sisters at Immaculata.