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Black Catholics celebrate their heritage, take active role in the Church

Deacon Art Miller, a cradle Catholic whose grandparents moved from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the South Side of Chicago, grew up in a segregated society during the 1950s.

Maryknoll lay missioner continues work of 'martyred' U.S. Catholic women

Putting the words of the Gospel into action was always an important part of Melissa Altman's Catholic family in Pennsylvania.

Practical guide offers valuable advice on women's ministry in Church

Looking for a great balance of personal stories, Scripture-based motivators and proven tips for starting a ministry for women?

10th Covenant House Sleep Out raised funds for increased needs

This year, when many fundraisers became virtual events, Covenant House Sleep Out went hybrid.

Pope advances sainthood causes for Spanish martyrs, Italian almoner

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of 127 Spanish martyrs, three Italian religious women, an Italian archbishop and three priests.

Pope tells young economists, entrepreneurs they must make a difference

Although the task is daunting, young economists, researchers and entrepreneurs can hone their skills and share them in a way that will impact the world and create a brighter future for all, Pope Francis said.

New 'Beatitudes Center' to teach peace online first, then in person

Maybe the key to teaching, learning and practicing peace is in a spot that is itself full of peace.

Supreme Court allows federal execution of Texas inmate to proceed

The Supreme Court Nov. 19 denied a stay of execution for federal inmate Orlando Hall, who was put to death by lethal injection an hour later, just before midnight.

Anti-Semitism is inhuman, contradicts Christian values, says top cardinal

Combatting anti-Semitism requires condemning hatred and working with people of faith to promote peace, respect and religious freedom, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

Latino communities have enriched the Church, Pope says

The presence of Latin Americans around the world has enriched the Catholic Church with a renewed zeal for the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

Human rights of people on the move must be protected, says nuncio

People on the move – refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants and victims of human smuggling..

Illinois priest appointed as USCCB associate general secretary

Father Michael J.K. Fuller, a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois, has been named associate general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Annual CCHD collection for anti-poverty assistance set for Nov. 21-22

The national collection to support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) marks 50 years this November, and with the continued global pandemic, help is needed more than ever.

'Just war' theory often misused for unjust motives, cardinal says

Pope Francis' teaching on the "just war" theory is a crucial point of reflection in today's world where the historic motives to morally justify aggression and violence are often misused, said Cardinal Michael Czerny, undersecretary for the Vatican's Migrants and Refugees Section.

A better future: U.S. young adults join peers brainstorming on economy

Faith and finishing his doctorate in economics are big parts of Sergio Barrera's life, and he was looking for a way to bring them together.


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