Archive for February 24, 2017

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Syrian priest: After liberation of Aleppo, living conditions still dire

Nearly three months after the Syrian Army liberated the city of Aleppo from ISIS control, the local population is facing... Read more

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This doctor is 92 years-old – and she's delivered over 7,000 babies

Obstetrician Maria Pollacci holds a very special record.  Read more

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Gratitude is central, Pope Francis tells Spanish footballers

Meeting with the members of the Spanish football team Villarreal CF on Thursday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of gratitude... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican 'goes shopping' in Italy earthquake zones to help local economy

In a bid to help local economies in the zones ravaged by several major earthquakes in 2016 recover, the Vatican... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Access to water is a basic human right, concerns 'the common good'

A Vatican seminar on water held this week highlighted the complex challenges faced around the world in making the basic... Read more

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New immigration rules will hurt the vulnerable, US bishops warn

The Trump administration’s new border and immigration enforcement rules needlessly endanger the vulnerable, militarize the border and will cause many... Read more

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Elderly Spanish priest beaten during rectory robbery

Fr. Arturo López, 77, was brutally beaten by three masked men during an assault on Wednesday at the rectory of... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court hears case of Mexican teen shot at border

The Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in the case of a Mexican teen shot dead by a border... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput and his new book are coming to NYC, DC

Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput will present his latest book in New York City and Washington, D.C. in the near future,... Read more