Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry told hundreds of mourners at the funeral of an Irish missionary nun that "a life given in loving sacrifice is never wasted."
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St. Katharine Drexel Shrine, Blessed Sacrament motherhouse put up for sale
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, the congregation founded by St. Katharine Drexel, announced that it will sell its historic motherhouse in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The 44-acre property also contains the National Shrine of St...
Cardinal: Catholics must protest migration policies when kids are at risk
Catholics should protest against immigration policies that could put the lives of children at risk, said Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster.
Commission head: Religious freedom worldwide has ‘spiraled downward’
The state of religious freedom worldwide saw more decline than improvement in the last year, said Robert George, chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Church groups call attention to Puerto Rico’s environmental disaster
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Pope promises wine, not beer, to fulfill military challenge
Pope Francis receives countless gifts, but most do not require anything in return. However, at his audience with members of the military April 30, the pope received a small gift with a tradition — and obligation — attached.
Archdiocese urges Mexico to resolve case of students missing since 2014
An Archdiocese of Mexico City editorial called on the Mexican government to finally determine the fates of 43 missing students and said the often-questioned official investigation was unconvincing, demonstrated the worst...
Pope to celebrate Mass, welcome homeless on pilgrimage to Rome
Pope Francis will welcome several thousand homeless and vulnerable people from all over Europe when they make a pilgrimage to Rome in November.
Northern Ireland bishops urge voters to ask about abortion, poverty
Northern Ireland's Catholic bishops urged Massgoers to support candidates opposed to legalizing abortion in elections to the region's power-sharing assembly May 5.