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On trip to Haiti, volunteer teachers get an education
When Abby Peeters and Whitney Leming went to Haiti earlier this summer, they didn’t expect their experiences to teach them... Read more
Archbishop Sambi's funeral moved to Italy, stateside memorial Mass scheduled
U.S. bishops involved in planning memorial arrangements for papal nuncio Archbishop Pietro Sambi told CNA on July 29 that his... Read more
World Trade Center cross still consoles victims, priest says
The World Trade Center cross is still a “sign of comfort” to many people, says the Franciscan priest who describes... Read more
US Catholics mourn death of Archbishop Sambi
Catholics across the nation are grieving the loss of Vatican representative to the U.S. Archbishop Pietro Sambi, who died at... Read more
Youth coalition presents family-oriented message at UN summit
“Usually when that sort of thing is read there's booing or hissing. But it was all applause,” said Tyler Ament,... Read more
Catholic groups warn against cutting aid during East African drought
Representatives from Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. bishops' conference have warned against making drastic cuts in the area of... Read more
US bishops urge lawmakers to remember poor in budget debate
In the midst of increasingly fierce budget debates, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers to look beyond partisan bickering and... Read more
Pope's representative to the US dies after lung surgery
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Holy Father’s diplomatic representative to the U.S., died in the evening on Wednesday, July 27. The... Read more
US bishops offer prayers after tragic Norway attacks
The U.S. Catholic bishops have offered their prayers and “deepest condolences” to the people of Norway in the aftermath of... Read more
Fourth Catholic Charities agency joins lawsuit against Illinois
The Diocese of Belleville announced July 26 that it will join three other Illinois dioceses in a lawsuit against the... Read more
‘Encouraging’ survey shows Americans supportive of abortion restrictions
A new survey suggests that “large majorities” of Americans favor several types of abortion restrictions, including waiting periods, parental notification... Read more
US papal nuncio on ventilator after surgery complications
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Pope’s diplomatic representative to the U.S., has been placed on a ventilator following “delicate lung surgery”... Read more
Eight US bishops chosen to teach at World Youth Day
The Pontifical Council for the Laity chose eight bishops from around the U.S. to host English-speaking catechesis sessions for the... Read more
Cardinal Burke: suffering does not rid life of purpose
At a Kansas City conference on end-of-life care, Cardinal Raymond Burke said that suffering does not cause a person to... Read more
Police officers turn to God in stressful job
Driving to the autopsy of an 8-month-old girl killed by her mother's boyfriend, Omaha Police Sgt. Nicolas Yanez pulled over... Read more
Friend’s death leads softball team on emotional journey to championship
Everywhere he looked, David Lauck savored the scenes of pure emotion that come from winning a high school state championship. Read more
Christian women in Egypt being converted to Islam by force, witness says
The U.S. Helsinki Commission gathered on July 22 to discuss the increase in violence against Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt,... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Mary Magdalene is counter to culture of condemnation
The July 22 Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene is a time to recall the holy woman’s life and her “beautiful... Read more
Google recalls Catholic priest who was father of modern genetics
Internet giant Google paid homage to Austrian priest and biologist Father Gregor Mendel, considered the father of modern genetics. Read more
Archbishop Chaput: leaving Denver will be 'very difficult'
Archbishop Charles Chaput said on July 20 that he was “very grateful” for his time in Denver, and that it... Read more
