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New Philippines campaign seeks to help typhoon victims
The Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines have organized a campaign to assist the nearly one million people in Manila and... Read more
Legionary named as secretary general of Vatican City government
On Aug. 30, Pope Francis appointed Father Fernando Vérgez Alzaga, a member of the Legionaries of Christ, to be the... Read more
Augustinian order to focus on evangelizing Europe, youth
The Augustinian order is working on devising ways to evangelize secularized Europe and young people during the next few years,... Read more
Bishops' immigration outreach based on 'pastoral' concern
Underlying an effort by U.S. bishops to coordinate messages on the need for comprehensive immigration reform is a profound sense... Read more
Mexican bishops praise 'invaluable' contributions of seniors
The leadership of the bishops’ conference of Mexico has praised senior citizens for their “invaluable contribution to the family and... Read more
Vatican cardinal: peace among religions possible in Middle East
The cardinal who heads the Vatican’s interreligious dialogue department said that religious differences in the Middle East do not necessitate... Read more
Pope and Jordanian king urge dialogue to end Syrian violence
Pope Francis met with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan on Thursday morning, giving special attention to the... Read more
Spanish religious sister remembered for devotion to immigrants
Franciscan Sister Teresa Losada, known in Spain as “the nun of the immigrants,” died Aug. 25 at the age of... Read more
Rural children, families inspired by Thai diocesan program
In Thailand, the Diocese of Chanthaburi is reaching out to rural residents through a human development program offering assistance to... Read more
'Month of Martyrs' in Korea draws praise from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a message today to South Korea praising the country's decision to proclaim September as the “Month of... Read more
Pope Francis tells Augustinian order to be 'restless' in love
Pope Francis asked members of the Order of Saint Augustine gathered in Rome for the opening Mass of their meeting... Read more
Charity 5K takes on new meaning as family preps for adoption
The organizer of a charitable run to raise funds for orphans in China says the event has special meaning this... Read more
US government condemns killings by Nigerian extremist group
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said the United States “strongly condemns” recent killings in Nigeria and an Aug.... Read more
Critics say Joseph Bottum's marriage essay could confuse Catholics
Critics of a recent essay rejecting continued political opposition to “gay marriage” warn that the author risks confusing Catholics and... Read more
Crowds in DC urged to continue work of Martin Luther King
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King... Read more
Pope meets with 500 young pilgrims at St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis met today at Saint Peter’s Basilica with around 500 youths from the central Italian diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, who... Read more
Rape victim consoled, encouraged by call from Pope Francis
A 44-year-old woman from Argentina said that after writing a letter to Pope Francis telling him that she had been... Read more
Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor
Calls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen... Read more
Bishop highlights link between religious liberty, natural law
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis., implored Catholics to speak up for religious freedom and for truth after explaining... Read more
Joseph Bottum claims fidelity to Church stance on marriage
Author Joseph Bottum says that while parts of his controversial article on Catholic responses to “gay marriage” may have been... Read more
