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Kenyan priest killed as he takes Mass collection funds to the bank
Father John Njoroge Muhia of Kinoo Parish in Kiambu, part of the Nairobi Archdiocese, was accosted by four robbers on motorcycles. They obstructed the priest's car on a rough road, forced him to stop and demanded the bag that he had in his car.
‘Holy Fire’ retreat ignites faith of middle schoolers from 10 dioceses
More than 1,800 Catholic middle school students and their chaperones from 10 dioceses danced and prayed their way through an interactive retreat event at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville, the largest of its kind ever staged in the diocese.
Immigration battles continue as 2018 comes to an end
The year may be coming to an end but the battles on the immigration front promise to continue well into 2019 and beyond.
Houston clergy, religious bid final goodbye to nation’s 41st president
Like many around the world, and especially in Houston, the lives of a consecrated woman religious and a Catholic priest were changed because of the nation's 41st president.
Everyone must respect the basic human rights of all human beings, pope says
The fundamental rights of all human beings, especially the most vulnerable, must be respected and protected in every situation, Pope Francis said, marking Human Rights Day, Dec.10.
Christian, Muslim young people spread pre-Christmas cheer in Beirut
On a gloomy, rainy Saturday morning in Beirut, 92-year-old Julia enthusiastically greeted her visitors, Christian and Muslim youth, who had come to set up a Christmas tree in her modest apartment.
Conwell-Egan teacher inspires faith in teens through music
Singing in the parish choir led Tom Kuchler to a career in arts education. Now, he's helping students at the archdiocesan high school in Fairless Hills to use their God-given talents for the church and the world.
Vatican publishes pope’s Christmas schedule
Pope Francis has a full schedule of Christmastime liturgies planned for December and January, including the customary baptism of newborn babies Jan. 13, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Pope: Prepare for Christ’s birth by recognizing mistakes, sowing peace
Advent is a time for people to think about what they can change about themselves so that they can sow the seeds of peace, justice and fraternity in their daily lives, Pope Francis said.
Algerian martyrs bear witness to dialogue, peace, pope says
The lives of 19 religious men and women martyred during the Algerian civil war are a testament to God's plan of love and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims, Pope Francis said.