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Vatican leads talks to expand testing, care of HIV-positive kids
Responding to the deaths of tens of thousands of children from AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses, the Vatican brought together physicians and representatives of drug companies and humanitarian agencies to strategize ways to improve care for children and adolescents who are HIV-positive.
Vatican urges adoption of global compacts on migration, refugees
Welcoming the finalization of global compacts on migration and on refugees, the Vatican urged nations to adopt the nonbinding agreements to protect people who are on the move and to promote their orderly acceptance in new countries.
Deacon: From wildfires come acts of kindness for those trying to recover
A small crew from St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus Council spend their days tracking down missing parishioners, communicating with family members about their safety and whereabouts, helping find housing for survivors, distributing donated clothing, money and gift cards and raising money for long-haul recovery.
The big just keep getting bigger in the communications business
Mergers and consolidations marked 2018 in the media world.
Houston Catholic, civic leaders hail late president as hometown hero
Catholic and civic leaders in the Houston area recalled the late George H.W. Bush's legacy as president, his history as a Houstonian and his faith as a Christian.
Catholic Relief Services marks 75 years of restoring people’s dignity
"CRS for 75 years has been hovering over the vulnerable," Bishop Gerald Kicanas said, calling the international relief and development agency determined, resolved and patient.
Tennessee bishops say man’s execution would not serve justice
The bishops leading Tennessee's three Catholic dioceses said the planned Dec. 6 execution of a man convicted of brutally killing of a young mentally handicapped woman fails to serve the "common good of advancing toward a more just society."
Women religious launch Advent with the light appearing in darkness
The light appearing in darkness served as a metaphor for the 38 women religious during their Dec. 1 evening prayer as they marked the beginning of Advent, four weeks of preparation before Christmas.
Long closed, North Catholic HS still gives $500K a year in aid
The thousands of alumni of the former archdiocesan school support scholarships to specified Catholic colleges, high schools and elementary schools, aiding Catholic education for years to come.
Peace in the Womb caroling event
Join pro-lifers across the nation in bringing the joy and hope of Christmas to the darkness of abortion facilities with a Christmas Caroling Day on Saturday, Dec. 15 in Northeast Philadelphia.